Laboratory analysis has become an essential tool for evaluating kratom quality, especially in a market where batch-to-batch variability and the lack of standardization are significant factors. However, correctly interpreting these…
Identifying high-quality kratom is essential both to ensure consumer safety and to guarantee that the product maintains a consistent chemical profile. Kratom quality is not determined solely by its color…
The legal status of kratom in Europe remains heterogeneous and, in many cases, ambiguous. Unlike other substances regulated at the EU level, kratom is not subject to unified regulations within…
Date: February 18, 2026 | Location: Prague In 2025, the Czech Republic became a global laboratory. While the rest of the world hesitated between total prohibition and unregulated chaos, the…
Beyond the Headlines: Science Supports a New Understanding of Kratom in Europe MADRID – Across Europe, a quiet wellness movement is growing. From artisans in Lisbon to office workers in…
Investigative analysis of a US kratom panic and what it means for Europe The US is having a familiar moment: a targeted regulatory action collides with sensational headlines, and a…
The Science Behind Kratom’s Alkaloids Kratom has been consumed for centuries for its stimulant and analgesic properties. The primary alkaloid in kratom, mitragynine (MG), is widely regarded as its most…
Libor Cinegr's debut feature documentary, Sběratelé kratomu (The Kratom Collectors), which recently garnered the Audience Award at the prestigious Academia Film Olomouc (AFO) festival, is far more than just an…
In a decisive policy shift, Sweden has banned the import and sale of kratom, a Southeast Asian plant with psychoactive properties, effective March 11, 2025. The move tightens restrictions introduced…
The Czech Senate recently passed a significant bill concerning the regulation of psychomodulatory substances, including kratom and cannabis derivatives like HHC. This bill, approved on October 9, 2024, amends the…