Frequently Asked Questions
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If Kratom is not mixed with other drugs or a lot of alcohol it is very safe. There are many scientific journals that show exactly how safe Kratom is. It is almost impossible to over dose on it and compared to opioid based drugs Kratom does not cause respiratory failure.
Kratom is legal in most countries around the world. If in doubt please check with your local authorities. Kratom is either illegal or is not allowed to be imported into the following countries : Thailand, Australia, Burma, Poland, Lithuania, Malaysia, Romania, Myanmar and Vietnam. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin Kratom is illegal in all areas of use, possession, and purchase. Illinois Kratom is legal for use, with exception of Jerseyville, to people over the age of 18. New Hampshire Kratom is legal to use for anyone over the age of 18. California Kratom is legal for use but banned in the city of San Diego. Florida Kratom is legal for use but banned in Sarasota County. Mississippi Kratom is legal for use but banned in Union County. Colorado Kratom is legal in Colorado, with an exception in Denver where it is “illegal for human consumption.” Tennessee Kratom was banned, but it was lifted in 2017 and is now legal to use for those over 21 years old. In the remaining states of Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming it is legal to consume, purchase and sell Kratom.
The active ingredients that make this plant special are 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine. These are alkaloids, which are compounds that naturally occur in some plants. Kratom’s active ingredients have also been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, meaning they interrupt or block the inflammatory chemicals produced by the body’s immune response.
The effects of Kratom have been described as similar to opiate-based drugs, but milder. The effects are stimulant and euphoric with a small dose, becoming calming and narcotic at higher doses. The effects come on after 5 to 10 minutes and can last several hours. What is the difference between different types of Kratom? There are several different types of Kratom on the market: leaves, powder and extract. Dried leaves are the most common form of Kratom. Kratom powder usually consists of powdered leaves and is a bit stronger. Extract is a sticky substance that is left after lengthy boiling and straining of leaves and is stronger than plain leaves. The quality of the leaves is the most important factor in the potency of Kratom. KBomb Kratom only utilizes mature trees and follows 7 strict standards of quality when harvesting and buying Kratom.
Most of the Kratom on the market comes from Indonesia. Most of the Indonesian Kratom comes from the islands of Borneo (Kalimantan) and Sumatra although it is found in many other islands too. Other strains of Kratom on the market are from Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam although in much small quantities. Purity Kratom Co. sources it’s Kratom from Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.