White kratom, how is it made?
White kratom is typically produced from younger leaves, harvested before they reach full maturity. These leaves contain developing alkaloids, and the goal of processing is to preserve these compounds in…
Red kratom, how is it made?
Red kratom is generally obtained from more mature leaves, but what truly defines this variety is not just the age of the leaf, but the intensive treatment it receives after…
System Failure? How New Czech Kratom Rules Sparked a Crisis
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…
Kratom Safety: 2025 Study Finds Low Risk of Severe Harm When Used Alone
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…
FDA’s 7‑Hydroxymitragynine Crackdown Sparks US Kratom Panic — What Europe Needs to Know Before Copying the Policy
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…
Thailand Invests in 33 Kratom Research Projects to Boost Global Herbal Market
Bangkok, Thailand — In a striking reversal of decades-old drug policy, Thailand has positioned itself at the forefront of a global kratom renaissance. Once criminalized and vilified, the indigenous plant…
Kratom Crossroads: The Rising Concern of Synthetic 7-OH and Regulatory Uncertainty in Europe
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…
The Lingering Questions in the Death of Sabu: Kratom, Pain, and the Culture of Pro Wrestling
The professional wrestling world is mourning the loss of Terrance Michael Brunk, the hardcore icon known as Sabu, who passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 61.…
“The Kratom Collectors”: A Thought-Provoking Journey into the Heart of a Botanical Enigma – A Film Review
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…
U.S. Tariffs Ripple Across Global Markets, Threatening Indonesian Kratom Industry
The sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have sent shockwaves through global trade, with industries from Southeast Asia to North America scrambling to assess the fallout. Among the hardest…