Kratom extracts: what to know

People all around the world have been experimenting with different ways to get the most out of this magnificent plant since it was originally used to improve wellness in the early 1800s. Some people make tea out of the crushed leaves. Others incorporate pulverized Kratom powder into drinks or smoothies. Others choose to extract and concentrate […]

How to read Kratom lab test results

The Kratom plant (Mitragyna Speciosa) grows naturally and on developed farms all through its native land in places like Malaysia, Indonesia, and other southeast Asian countries. To make the plant material accessible for you as the customer, a long handling and supply chain is required to take the leaf from its original, natural form to […]

PBS news short: If kratom helps, why might DEA outlaw it?

  “The national epidemic of opioid abuse has claimed more than 300,000 lives in the U.S. over the last 16 years — and some researchers claim that kratom, an herbal psychoactive drug that is currently unregulated, could help people struggling with addiction. But federal drug policy-makers may classify kratom as an illegal drug, which would […]

Kratom Capsules, Powders & Teas – Discover the different Kratom products

    Once upon a time, you had two options as to how to enjoy your Kratom; you could either pick and chew on a kratom leaf from a Mitragyna speciosa tree, or you could boil down the leaf into a tea. Today this famous Southeast Asian herb is available in a number of different forms; read on to learn more about the four primary types of  Kratom products we  offer at Kratom Virtue and how to use them properly.   Plain Leaf Powder Simple leaf Kratom Powder is Kratom’s most basic type, and is closest to its original cultural roots. Our farmers simply harvest, dry, grind and batch-mix fresh kratom leaves to make this powder. The plain-leaf powder is most cost-effective and flexible of our kratom products.   The plain leaf powder can be used in a number of ways, from Kratom soaps to Kratom incenses and beyond, according to Kratom enthusiasts around the world.  Although the Kratom products sold at Kratom Virtue are not sold for ingestion, we have worked hard to provide the widest and most comprehensive range of possible varieties; from premium favorites like Maeng Da and Red Bali to lesser-known gems like White […]

FDA Heavy Metals in Kratom Testing Report – What To Know

  Despite the growing success of kratom in the US, the plant remains federally unregulated. Kratom vendors operating in the U.S. who have not implemented the KCPA (Kratom Consumer Protection Act) are not required to comply with any product regulatory controls or any specific quality control requirements. That being said, kratom does come within the mandate of the U.S. Food […]

The Kratom Consumer Protection Act

  At Kratom Virtue we’re fully committed to finding and creating ways to help people locate safe and high-quality Kratom. There are many irresponsible Kratom merchants out there who adulterate their products or disregard proper handling and packaging processes. These risks are very evident and only work to create danger within the community and promote […]

Kratom’s Current Legal Status

  When people discover Kratom they are most often first curious about the Kratom benefits, then about Kratom legality or if they can buy kratom in their state. The answer is generally yes, Kratom is legal, and there are no laws prohibiting selling Kratom or possession of it. There are some exceptions to this rule […]

Kratom and the Payment Card Industry: Under Attack

  As you may know there is a political war against Kratom. With the amount of money involved, the anti-kratom lobby has had nearly all of their illegalization attempts shot down by the scientific community as well as the Kratom activism community. Due to these these losses, they have lobbied Visa and Mastercard directly to […]

Kratom Product Labels: What to Know

  You may have noticed that the data on Kratom Product labels can differ significantly from vendor to vendor. Have you ever taken the time to examine the labels on the Kratom products you’ve purchased? Do you know what data should be included? Does it include data you don’t understand other than the brand name? […]