When shopping for kratom strains chart, the number of strains can be confusing. Every kratom strain has different chemical compositions of alkaloids that affect how the kratom leaves resonate with your body. While the main alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine are key to determining how a particular kratom strain will feel, there are nearly 30 other alkaloids that influence the effects of each individual strain.

Often the first part of the kratom strain name indicates what color the veins were on the kratom leaf when it was harvested (Red Vein, White Vein, Green Vein). The second portion of the kratom strain name indicates where the kratom was grown and picked; Maeng Da, Indo, Malay etc. This is important to understand because where a strain is grown can have a huge impact on how it resonates with the body.

Comparing Kratom Strains: A Visual Guide on the Chart

Some of the most popular kratom strains include Maeng da, Red Borneo and Indonesia (non-Bali). Maeng da is the most potent kratom and offers a range of therapeutic benefits including pain relief, mood boosting and increased energy levels. It is commonly used for reducing stress and anxiety as well as improving mental clarity and concentration. The Red Borneo kratom is also highly popular and is known for its soothing and calming qualities, alleviating feelings of depression and easing mild chronic pain.

Many kratom users will go through a period of trial and error to determine what strains resonate best with their bodies. This process generally begins by trying too much of a new strain and then realizing they have had a bad reaction to it. This can lead to avoiding the specific strain altogether.