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What’s Up With Kratom Vein Colors & Strain Names?

Traditionally, Kratom is categorized by leaf color, but its origin is also taken into consideration. Kratom is grown throughout Southeast Asia. Each region will have slightly different properties because the growing conditions vary from one place to another. 

Although the origin is important, it only has a subtle effect on the results. The color is what really matters. The concept is similar to how tea is grown and categorized. All types of tea come from the same plant. It’s how the leaves are processed that really makes the difference. 

The longer Kratom leaves are left to mature and ferment, the more soothing the effects. The younger and less mature the leaves, the more potent and energizing the effects will be.

When choosing a Kratom strain, the color is important.

There are two other terms that you may find when selecting strains, and it’s important to also understand their meanings:

Horned: As the name suggests, these plants have “horned” leaves, and their natural shape is due to the grafting of hybrid Kratom plants. In most cases, “horned” strains have higher acidic content.

Maeng Da: A Thai term used to describe a hybrid Kratom strain created by grafting several strains together. 

Now that you understand the properties of different leaf colors, you can find a Kratom strain that will help you achieve your goals.

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Kratom products are sold in a variety of ways including powder, leaf, extract, capsules, tablets, and more. On top of this, Kratom vendors name their products based on where they were harvested, the color of their veins, and other factors. This can make the buying experience rather confusing for new Kratom customers. If this sounds like you, read on to learn the difference.

Kratom Powder Versus Extract

Kratom powder is made when leaves are dried and ground into a fine powder. This powder can then be brewed into tea or put into capsules. Kratom powder is more “natural” than extracts which are often chemically altered. This makes powder products more affordable and easier to source. 

Kratom extracts are made in several different ways, with each method producing a different end product. Regardless of how their made, Kratom extracts have a more diverse and concentrated alkaloid profile. 

How They Differ

The primary difference between Kratom powder and Kratom extracts is their alkaloid profile. Alkaloids are responsible for how Kratom interacts with the body. 

Kratom powders offer a more balanced alkaloid content while Kratom extracts may feature a higher concentration of one or more alkaloids. This mainly comes into play with serving sizes. Kratom extracts require a much smaller serving size than Kratom powders. 

Common Kratom Powders:

OG Bali

Maeng Da Thai

Green Vein Malaysian

Red Vein Borneo

Yellow Vein Thai

Common Kratom Extracts:

Gold Reserve

Enhanced Bali

Enhanced Maeng Da

Indo Black Extract

Full Spectrum Extract

Hopefully this short article helps highlight the difference between Kratom powder and Kratom extract. What it really boils down to is potency, price, and serving size. We recommend our customers try both to see what works best for them!