Glossary
Shopping for kratom, whether it’s your first time or you’re a certified enthusiast, can get confusing with all the different terminology. Find all the answers you need in one place: the Royal Kratom glossary. Here, we’ll briefly explain what each term means. For more in-depth information about all things kratom, we invite you to explore our kratom blog. There, we’ll go into detail about tips for beginners, advice on where to buy kratom, updates on the legality of kratom, and more. We strive to make shopping for kratom as easy as possible with comprehensive information, free same-day shipping, and searchable lab test results. Ready to explore? Buy kratom online now!
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7-hydroxymitragynine
This is an alkaloid found in kratom leaves. 7-hydroxymitragynine is naturally found in more mature kratom leaf at higher levels, like red vein kratom.
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Alkaloid
Alkaloids are naturally occurring nitrogenous compounds found in plants. They are known to have a physiological effect on humans and animals. Some common alkaloids include caffeine and mitragynine.
American Kratom Association (AKA)
The AKA is a non-profit organization that supports regulations that would ensure Americans can legally consume safe and properly manufactured kratom.
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Capsule
Capsules, in the context of kratom, are shells filled with kratom powder. At Royal Kratom, our kratom capsules for sale use shells that are made of gelatin.
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Extract
Kratom extracts are more concentrated and potent than kratom powders or capsules. The extraction process can isolate and amplifies the active alkaloids in the kratom leaves.
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Gold Kratom
Gold Kratom is not a vein color but instead refers to our Royal Kratom product, Gold Kratom Capsules. It contains our highest level of mitragynine at 1.5% or more.
Green Vein Kratom
Green vein kratom is the middle ground of all the vein colors, as it’s harvested from leaves that are still in the process of maturing.
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Kratom colors
Kratom colors refer to the vein color on the leaves before they are harvested. The only naturally occurring kratom colors are red, green, and white. To learn more, check out our guide to kratom colors.
Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA)
The KCPA is a bill that has passed in many states that places regulations on the sale and purchase of kratom to protect consumers from impure kratom products. Royal Kratom products all follow KCPA regulations.
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Powder
This is the most common form in which kratom is sold. When kratom leaves are harvested, they are dried up and then ground into a very fine powder.
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Rainbow Kratom
Rainbow kratom is a popular option unique to Royal Kratom. This is our signature blend of the various kratom vein colors.
Red Vein Kratom
Red vein kratom is one of the most popular vein colors. This refers to the most mature kratom leaves, which feature slightly red stems and leaf veins.
Rubiaceae family
This is the plant family that the kratom tree falls under. Notably, this is the same family that coffee trees are members of as well.
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Silver Kratom
Silver Kratom is a form of enhanced kratom named by Royal Kratom. This contains our second-highest level of mitragynine at 1.2% or more.
Strain
Kratom strains refer to the processes in which kratom is grown and harvested. Factors such as the environment, cultivation methods, and soil impact the strain of kratom. Our guide to kratom strains dives into more detail.
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Third-party lab testing
The testing of a product by a company different from the manufacturer of the product. All kratom products should undergo third-party lab testing for plant-related issues such as mold or bacteria as well as quality assurance in alkaloid levels. You can view Royal Kratom lab results online.
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White Vein Kratom
White vein kratom is harvested from the least mature kratom leaves that still have white leaf veins.