The Truth About Kratom Strains and Veins:

I. Farms and Harvesting

• ​All kratom leaves come from the same Mitragyna speciosa tree. Farmers don't separate leaves by color or size for different strains.​

• ​​Veins change color with maturity: red when young, green when mature. Vein color reflects maturity, not strain.

​II. Processing

• Processing methods create different colored powders (green, red, yellow/gold, white).​
  
• Green: air drying.​

• Red: fermentation for 2-3 days.
• Yellow/Gold: similar to red but fermented for a shorter time.

• White: mix of green and red powder with added "bones" (veins) for stimulation.
  
• "Bones" are the veins of dried leaves, typically discarded except for a small amount added to white kratom.

white vein is a mix of green and red with "bones" aka veins added for color and stimulation

​III. Strains

• Strains are not from different trees, but blends of colored powders created during processing.
  • The "Maeng Da's" are the primary blends: (for example)
    
  • "Green Maeng Da" = 90% Green  + 10% Red.
    
  • "Red Maeng Da" = 90% Red + 10% Green.
  • "White Maeng Da" = 90% pre-mixed "White" + 10% green.
• Vendors create their own unique blends using various ratios and drying techniques.

​IV. Super Green

• Super green comes from vibrant green leaves from trees unaffected by monsoon season.
• Vendors can use super green leaves to create other colored strains (red, white) using processing methods.

​V. Vendor Practices

• Reputable vendors blend kratom crumbs (not powder) to create specific "strain" recipes.​

​VI. Importance of Knowledge

• Understanding kratom production helps dispel myths and promotes responsible use.
• Educated consumers can better advocate for kratom.

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