Kratom: The Trail from Tree to Consumer
A common dilemma among Kratom supporters is finding a consistent supply of high grade Kratom, which the legal debacles surrounding this ethnobotanical do nothing in easing this burden. With the rise in sudden bans and punitive regulations in states and counties regarding production, possession, sale and consumption of kratom, many users have had to endure a grueling experience marked by inconsistency in potency of strains and uncertainty regarding the legality and trustworthiness of the kratom sellers.
The dilution and adulteration of kratom through mixing of less potent and more potent strains of the product is responsible for disparity in the degrees of the potency of kratom from the same vendors. The rising trend of mixed results of concentration levels when users consume inferior products confused for superior high potency products is alarming. At the moment, a user’s ability to discern whether the kratom product they are purchasing and consuming is what they expect is dependent upon various tests and transparency.
Why the Variation in Potency?
The indigenous kratom trees grow in abundance in the misty southeast Asia ranges. This region is widely known for its rich mineral soils and wet tropical rainforests. Kratom (Mytragyna speciosa) growing in this region has been found to majorly contain Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which are the main active ingredient alkaloids of the plant leaves. The variation in potency with respect to a different strain of kratom is brought about by the varied levels of concentration of these active ingredients in the leaves. A fresh serving of kratom will most likely contain a higher concentration than an old portion.
With most manufactured drugs, the stabilizers in them maintain their potency over time. However, Ethnobotanicals like kratom tend to lose their potency over time as they are changed from one desirable form to the others, usually powder or extract in the case of kratom. It is evident that most local kratom vendors struggle to maintain a consistent supply of quality kratom products. Some local providers have fallen victim to selling products that are over a year old, which is a common reason for varied results from consumption. The kratom consumers deserve to enjoy a serving of fresh, high grade kratom that is carefully maintained throughout its process from the growing phases to consumption.
Why is it Hard to Maintain Consistency?
The knowledge of the quality, strain, production and preparation methods of kratom is a much-needed skill for any sellers or consumers of kratom. More often than not, consumers encounter situations where they surpass their local kratom vendor in terms of knowledge and familiarity with the different forms and types of the product. Be careful because most vendors possess little to average knowledge of the product, its origins, and its varying processes. With the numerous sources of information on kratom, including publications and magazines, it is apparent that wrong information eventually trickles down to the local vendors and supply chains. In such cases, consumers should reconsider their purchase and find a reputable vendor with good and legal standing, such as Krabot.
The Treacherous Kratom Trail
Kratom vendors buy kratom leaves in large amounts and formulate them into different portions and forms ideal for shipping, retailing and wholesaling. This process is done to ensure they minimize the cost through buying the already poor quality kratom leaves cheaply from suppliers and maximizing profit through hiking resale prices. The next in line are the wholesalers who buy cheap kratom in order to cut down costs. They resell this to retailers at a huge profit. The consumer then buys this kratom from the retailers at exploitative prices with unassured quality. Avoid this lousy supply chain!
The kratom suppliers will buy kratom leaves from the local farmers and store them in warehouses until vendors come to buy them. Suppliers are keen to acquire large profits from storage of fresh leaves in these facilities. All kratom leaves are sold eventually, but the older batches go for cheaper prices for those vendors seeking to cut corners, unlike Krabot LLC. These cheaper prices appeal to some careless vendors who are keen on maximizing profit with no regard for quality. The end result is that consumers are hurt by undesirable products that offer no consistency on potency while economically exploiting them.
Quality Assurance: Why You Should Buy From Us
Our mutual relationship with kratom growers and suppliers has ensured our products are of the finest quality. We source our kratom leaves from suppliers who pay great attention to cleanliness and quality. Our kratom growers and farmers handpick only the ripe, healthy, plush leaves from the kratom trees growing in their cherished farms. We buy these kratom leaves from them at prices that ensure continuity of the supply for coming years. Our input into economically sustaining the locals through fair pricing has helped them shy away from engaging in potentially destructive economic activities like latex and palm oil farming, or from taking shortcuts to produce and grow kratom of lesser quality.
In our facilities, the utmost care is put into storing, testing, packaging, and shipping the kratom products to our customers. The resulting kratom is made into different kratom forms like powder, capsules, and tea brews, and extracts. Care is put into ensuring every serving and portion of the product is consistent and accurate. Our customers are treated to high grade, potent kratom that is safely packaged and shipped to them within the shortest time possible. Our dedication to providing world class service and unquestionable quality is our deepest pride. Feel free to contact us for consultations and orders.