Scientific Name: Mitragyna Speciosa
Common Name: Red Vein Thai Kratom, Korth
Origin: Thailand

The leaves of the tropical plant, Mitragyna speciosa KORTH (Rubiaceae), have been traditionally used as a substitute for opium.

Kratom is indigenous to Thailand; it is mostly grown in the central and southern regions of the country, and only rarely in the north. The Mitragyna genus, part of the family Rubiaceae, is found in tropical and sub-tropical regions of Asia and Africa. Asian Mitragynas are often found in rainforests, while the African species (which are sometimes still classed in a separate genus, Hallea) are often found in swamps. Most species are arborescent, some reaching heights of almost 100 feet. The genus was given its name by Korthals because the stigmas in the first species he examined resembled the shape of a bishops mitre. This genus is characterized by a globular flowering head, bearing up to 120 florets each. During the flower bud stage, the developing florets are surrounded and completely covered by numerous overlapping bracteoles. Mitragyna species are used medicinally as well as for their fine timber through the areas they grow.

Over 25 alkaloids have been isolated from kratom. The most abundant alkaloids consist of three indoles and two oxindoles. The three indoles are mitragynine, paynanthine, and speciogynine.

We are proud to now offer this very high quality DEVEINED and DESTEMMED Powdered Red Vein Variety THAI Kratom leaf. The stems and veins are removed before grinding.

Sold as an incense only! Not for Human Consumption!