Posted by The Kratom tree is a troublesome sapling to grow to maturity; it requires constant attention and very specific conditions over a long period of time to remain healthy. In many ways, it is simply not a newbie botanist’s recommended undertaking. In much the same way, the herb that grows on it, the Kratom leaf, is a confusing and decidedly versatile herb that cannot be taken at face value, for what people find valuable in the Kratom leaf at a glance is not going to be the limits of the Kratom leafs capabilities, and the downsides with consistent use are not to be scoffed at, either.
In basic terms, the Kratom leaf can be understood by Kratom strains. If you’ve ever looked online to purchase Kratom, whether grounded or in tablet form, you’ve probably noticed that most vendors offer options by the strain; White, Green, and Red. There are variations on these strains which include other terms to imply the level of ‘punch’ associated with the product (the level of Mitragynine, generally) but for now we’ll stick with the main three.
White, Green, and Red Kratom are listen in order of youthfulness to age. The younger the Kratom leaf, the more Mitragynine (MIT) relative to the amount of 7-Hydroxymitraginine (7-OH). The older the leaf, then, the more 7-OH relative to the amount of MIT in its alkaloid makeup. While all Kratom has trace amounts of 7-OH, it should be kept in mind that it doesn’t take much for 7-OH to become the dominant effect in Kratom consumption, and this is why, generally, we recommend new users to stick to either White or Green Kratom.
Let’s focus on white, for now.
White Kratom Use Cases
As the youngest Kratom strain in the family, White Kratom boasts a very, very generous amount of Mitragynine for all of your early-morning needs. The amount of ‘kick’ associated with White Kratom brews is quite high because of this, and it should always be kept in mind that even a small amount of White Kratom (say, 250 milligrams worth) will give its user a satisfying experience in the morning and around noon.
Taken after that point in time, one might come to find that White Kratom does more harm to sleep than is worth the while. And this is why, despite having the most MIT relative to the amount of 7-OH supplied, White Kratom is actually not the most newbie-friendly option available. That title belongs to Green Kratom, which supplies its consumer with a far more balanced experience that doesn’t catch them off guard with a right hook the size of Virginia.
Instead of being a first-pick option for those just getting started with Kratom, White Kratom is better used as a semi-experienced user’s first-choice to increase the viability of their Kratom as an early-morning brew for energy and decrease their exposure to 7-OH, which many find to be undesirable for health purposes, even in small doses.
To get to that point in the first place, we recommend new users purchase a small amount of Green Kratom (the principle amount is up to you, but no more than 5-10 grams is necessary) and experiment with small-dosed brews to get started. 250-500 milligrams of Green Kratom mixed with water or milk in the morning is a common drink. After you get used to that experience, it can then be worth transferring your next purchase over to White Kratom for a more youthful, energizing experience that has less 7-OH, less health risks associated with it, and a much smaller window for dependency development.
Keep in mind that with all Kratom consumption, the risks are never zero. Approaching 10 grams per sitting, the risks for addiction are significantly higher than they otherwise would be, and exceeding that amount almost guarantees the user experiences vomiting and / or nausea as the body tries to expel the excess alkaloid material in the stomach. To reiterate, Kratom is generally an innocuous herb when consumed with best practices in mind; like a stronger version of coffee, HOWEVER: one should always be sure to not make a habit of upping their dosages and keep to lower amounts during the morning or around noon. If Kratom consumption begins to feel relaxing more than it feels energizing, you’re consuming too much 7-OH. This is usually due to a high amount of aged Kratom being consumed: stick to youthful strains and at low to medium doses (don’t exceed 2 grams, really.)