Kratom types and colors: What are the differences?

Based on the colour classification, you can find 4 different Kratom varieties:

• White Kratom (White Vein Kratom)
• Red Kratom (Red Vein Kratom)
• Green Kratom (Green Vein Kratom)
• Yellow/Gold Kratom (Yellow Vein Kratom/Gold Kratom)

Different colours of Kratom produce different effects. This is due to the amount of mitragynine in the leaf, the most active substance in Kratom. The concentration of mitragynine determines the unique effects per Kratom colour. 

White Kratom is made from leaves with a white leaf vein, which have a young age. These leaves contain very few alkaloids, giving this Kratom a stimulating effect. Kratom with a white leaf vein makes you feel both alert and calm. In addition, you can count on effects such as: motivation, concentration and stamina. It is best to take White Vein Kratom at the beginning of the day, otherwise the uplifting effects will make you sleep restlessly. Popular white Kratom varieties are: white Bali and white Maeng Da.

Red Kratom is made from older leaves of the tropical plant. These leaves also have a red main vein. Red Vein Kratom is known for its potency and strong effects. It brings calmness and works quickly. Moreover, it gives you a sense of well-being and optimism. Kratom with a red leaf vein also relaxes your muscles and body and relieves aches and pains. It is best to take red Kratom in the evening after work. It calms you down and promotes good sleep. Red Borneo and Red Maeng Da are popular red Kratom varieties.  

Green Kratom is the golden mean of Red and White Kratom, meaning that this Kratom strain is made from semi-ripe leaves with a green leaf vein. Green Vein Kratom provides effects on mental and spiritual levels. It is a mild remedy to boost your energy, it can give you euphoric feelings and helps increase your alertness and focus. Kratom with a green leaf vein also provides relief from pain and other discomforts, but without the drowsiness that painkillers normally bring. Well-known green Kratom strains include Green Malay and Green Bali.

Yellow/gold Kratom gets its name not from the colour of the leaf vein, but from the unique drying process of this Kratom strain. This Kratom is made from semi-ripe, green-veined leaves like the Green Kratom. Only now, these leaves are hung in the sun for several days to dry. This removes chlorophyll from the leaves, which creates the green leaf colour. This leads to a golden yellow colour. Gold Kratom is harder to find than the other Kratom varieties, as it is only produced in small quantities.

Besides being classified by colour, Kratom species are also classified based on where the plant grows. Based on growth location, you can distinguish the following Kratom species:

• Bali: this Kratom comes from Borneo, but is exported to Bali. Bali Kratom can be found in all colours and is known for its calming and uplifting effects.
• Borneo: This Kratom is currently the most popular and comes in green, red and white varieties. The kratom is extracted from Borneo and is known to combat drowsiness.
• Bentuangie: this Kratom comes from the jungles of Indonesia, where humidity is high. Bentuangie Kratom provides an intense experience, making it suitable for experienced users. You get it in red, green or white varieties.
• Maeng Da: This Kratom is a mixture actually of several varieties. The leaves of this Kratom are dried longer and come in green, red and white varieties. Maeng Da mainly provides tranquillity.
• Malay: This kratom falls under the stimulating Kratom varieties. It also helps with relaxation without making you sleepy and has a long-lasting duration of action.
• Malay: This Kratom comes from both Borneo and Malaysia and is used in indigenous ceremonies. Malaysian Kratom provides uplifting and calming experiences.
• Sumatra: This Kratom comes from the Indonesian island of Sumatra and is available in red, white and green varieties. Sumatra Kratom provides energy and relaxing effects.
• Thai: This Kratom from Thailand or Indonesia is known for its quality and strong effects. You get Thai Kratom in white, yellow, red and green variants and it gives you stimulating or just calming effects.
• Vietnamese: this Kratom comes from Vietnam and comes in red, green and white variants.  

Usage and dosage of Kratom

Traditionally, Kratom leaves were used to chew or smoke them. Nowadays, however, we more often incorporate Kratom into tea, as the alkaloids enter your bloodstream faster via water. The boiled water does not harm the active substances in Kratom. You can easily make tea from both the powder and the leaves, and the tea can be drunk hot or cold. An average dose is between 3 and 5 grams of Kratom. For stronger effects, you can take a dose of 6 to 10 grams.

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So which Kratom is right for you? Stick to the colour codes and you'll come a long way. As a beginner, start with a low dose and gradually you can increase that dose. Not getting the desired effect? Then try a different colour or species, until you find what works for you. At Funcaps, you can easily buy your favourite Kratom varieties. What's more, you will have your order delivered within 3 working days and you can quickly experiment with the unique benefits the different Kratom strains can bring you.