Best Kratom Strains Ranked by Popularity

Best Kratom Strains Ranked by Popularity

The natural diversity of kratom means that there’s always something new to try, but it can also be overwhelming. With four different colors and several different regions of origin, where do you even start? Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking for...
The Links Between Kanna and Kratom

The Links Between Kanna and Kratom

Coming from two totally different parts of the world, kanna and kratom would not seem to have much in common at first glance. However, these two plants do have similarities in terms of how they were discovered and how they are used. Read on to discover the links...
Truths & Myths Behind Utilizing Kratom for Energy

Truths & Myths Behind Utilizing Kratom for Energy

With 40% of Americans saying they wake up tired and 76% of Americans feeling tired at work, it’s no wonder that we’re looking for natural ways to boost our energy levels. The most popular stimulant in America ‘ by far ‘ is coffee, with 54% of...
Herbal Medicines and Their Uses With Pictures

Herbal Medicines and Their Uses With Pictures

Before the advent of the pharmaceutical industry in the mid-1800s, people worldwide used herbal and holistic remedies for everything from wound care to infertility. Today, a renewed interest in herbal remedies is bringing much of this ancient knowledge to a new...
A List of Rare Ethnobotanical Plants and Their Benefits

A List of Rare Ethnobotanical Plants and Their Benefits

In the United States, the Center for Biological Diversity released a report in March of 2008 entitled Medicinal Plants at Risk. In this publication, Native Plant Conservation Campaign Director Emily Roberson catalogs numerous ethnobotanical plants that are native to...
Popular Natural Prescription Alternatives

Popular Natural Prescription Alternatives

Prescription and OTC drugs have become the go-to solution to everything from a headache to a bad case of heartburn, but this hasn’t always been the case. The wisdom of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers says that the answer to many common ailments can be...
What is Kratom?

What is Kratom?

A tree, an herb, a controlled substance’what is kratom and where does it come from? After more than a decade on the international scene, this mysterious leaf and its kratom alkaloids have gone from relative obscurity to worldwide fame. Kratom information will...
Kratom Comparison Series: Red Bali vs. Green Maeng Da

Kratom Comparison Series: Red Bali vs. Green Maeng Da

When you first enter the world of kratom, the variety of kratom strains can be overwhelming. We’re seeking to make the decision just a little bit easier with our helpful kratom comparison series. In this edition, we’ll compare red Bali and green Maeng Da,...
FDA Ban on Kratom – What Does it Mean for You?

FDA Ban on Kratom – What Does it Mean for You?

The legality of kratom around the world seems to change overnight, with Thailand finally legalizing Mitragyna speciosa for medicinal purposes and Indonesia considering a discontinuation of kratom exports. What is the FDA’s stance on kratom and what does this...
A Brief History of Kratom

A Brief History of Kratom

The beginning of our brief kratom history begins in the first half of the 19th century when the islands of Indonesia were under Dutch control. After the Cultivation System in Java program was established in 1830, the colonial powers sent experienced botanist Pieter...