What is Trainwreck Kratom? Updated September 2025 By: The Kratom Spot Team SUMMARY: Trainwreck Kratom is a proprietary blend marketed as a “full spectrum” kratom product, but its vague formulation and exaggerated claims make it unreliable and potentially risky. This article explains why Trainwreck may not live up to the hype, highlights safer alternatives, and…
April 12, 2025 
The Key Difference Between Kratom Strains Updated September 2025 By: The Kratom Spot Team SUMMARY: Kratom strains are typically categorized as red vein, green vein, or white vein. Each strain offers different effects based on the age of the leaf at time of harvest, which affects the natural alkaloid balance. This guide explains the differences…
February 23, 2025 
Borneo, the largest island in Asia, is politically divided between three countries: Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. However, the latter claims about 73% of all land on the island. Locals refer to the Indonesian portion as the Kalimantan region of Borneo, known as Kali for short. Kali is home to one of the world’s oldest tropical…
September 7, 2023 
Kratom (scientific name: Mitragyna speciosa) is an ethnobotanical herb native to Southeast Asia. The plant shares a rich, sometimes controversial history in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Civilizations here have used the plant as a therapeutic medicine for thousands of years. Even where legislation bans the use of kratom products like crushed leaf kratom…
April 1, 2022 
The state of Mississippi recently moved to ban kratom. Officials say the plant lacks medicinal value. Think about that for a moment: banning a plant because it lacks medicinal value. Does tobacco have medicinal value? What about the weeds in your back lawn—should we ban those, too? And scientists disagree with the state of Mississippi….
February 18, 2022 
Known scientifically as Mitragyna speciosa, kratom trees grow like wildfire amid the tropical landscapes of Southeast Asia. It is so common, locals even report starting kratom farms in their own backyards. And in the West, kratom has a different meaning… Wellness! Finely-ground kratom powders have become quite popular throughout the United States. Users ingest this…
February 4, 2022 
In an industry full of setbacks, cheers to some good news: Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) is one step closer to human clinical trials. Researchers have graduated from rodent examinations to canine clinical research. Animal studies are vital to the scientific process. According to scientists at the University of Florida (UF), where the kratom-dog studies occurred, “Research…
January 21, 2022 
The kratom leaf is responsible for a variety of products you know and love, including Kratom Spot’s hand-selected line of powerful kratom powders. Family farmers pluck these leaves directly from Mitragyna speciosa trees, native to Southeast Asia. Kratom users experience wide-ranging benefits from this ethnobotanical. However, they might also experience something else: a not-so-savory aftertaste….
November 5, 2021 
There are many natural supplements out there, each with individual benefits to our health and wellness. Take Mitragyna speciosa, for example, the tree that gives us kratom! Long revered as a form of traditional medicine, kratom products continue to inspire wellness trends throughout Southeast Asia and the West today. However, not even kratom matches the…
October 1, 2021 
As a result of the 2020 elections, recreational marijuana was legalized in five U.S. states: Arizona Mississippi Montana New Jersey South Dakota More and more states fight for pro-cannabis legislation every year. It is clear: the world’s historically anti-marijuana agenda is soon coming to an end, whether you like it or not. But what do…
August 20, 2021 
The coevolutionary process is defined as two or more species co-evolving in response to one another. It is more likely to occur in interacting species that share the same environment. And because we’ll be talking about kratom, specifically, we’ll be focusing primarily on plant species when discussing coevolution. A prominent example of coevolution in plants:…
August 13, 2021 
The kratom supplement has become increasingly popular over the last few years. The pandemic only exacerbated its popularity: people all over the world have improved their standards for healthy living. In fact, general supplement use is up. But where does kratom fit into the supplement world? For starters, it’s important to understand what makes kratom…
July 23, 2021 
If you ask this question to kratom enthusiasts or kratom sellers, you’ll get two completely different answers. In reality, Hulu Kapuas is a kratom strain named after the region it originates. The Kapuas River begins near the geographic center of Borneo, Indonesia, flowing west into the South China Sea. This area is known as the…
July 16, 2021 
Let’s take a moment to remember the early kratom market. You could easily find kratom powder or kratom capsules for sale, but was there any variety outside of these two products? No, not really. We’ve come a long way since those early days. Kratom, once an obscure wellness supplement turned household name, is now available…
June 25, 2021 
Mitragyna hirsuta is a natural supplement similar to kratom. In fact, both come from the same ethnobotanical family, which also includes coffee! If kratom isn’t quite your cup of tea, some believe that mitragyna hirsuta powder acts as an adequate kratom alternative. However, it can be difficult to find meaningful information about this product and…
June 18, 2021 
Mitragyna speciosa, better known as the herbal supplement “kratom”, has gained popularity in recent years. The plant itself is a member of the coffee family with relatively few side effects. As such, we get a lot of positive testimonials from kratom users: “I never thought the effects of kratom would change my life so much!”…
May 21, 2021 
Let’s get one thing straight: kratom is legal throughout most of the United States. It helps a variety of people better their daily lives. Everyone should have access to safe, high-quality kratom products no matter where they live. That’s not the reality of the kratom industry, however. There are many places within the U.S. where…
May 7, 2021 
As you may already know, loose leaf kratom leaves are ideal for brewing kratom tea! This can be a delicious way to overcome the bitter taste of natural kratom. But there’s a catch: what if you don’t already know how to use kratom tea bags? In addition, there are still many unanswered questions surrounding these…
April 30, 2021 
Mimosa Hostilis is an ethnobotanical tree that reportedly possesses anti-inflammatory properties, among other health benefits. It’s native to northeastern Brazil, where it’s used as a traditional medicine. Additionally, it grows throughout Columbia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela. Mimosa Hostilis also goes by many names: Mimosa tenuiflora: the scientific name. Jurema or Jurema Preta:…
April 23, 2021 
You’ve undoubtedly heard about green smoothies: healthy smoothies made with leafy greens. But now, we’re taking it a step further with the green kratom smoothie! If you didn’t know, you could add kratom to your homemade smoothies to take them up a notch. At Kratom Spot, we strive to teach you the best kratom drink…
April 9, 2021 
Can you buy and sell kratom stocks? The short answer is no. Kratom companies cannot currently participate in public trading on the stock exchange. This means that kratom investments are all but impossible to make, save for private equity negotiations. As such, there are no stocks to buy in the kratom market. If you wish…
March 19, 2021 
Is there a connection between kratom and weight loss? If so, does there exist a best kratom strain for weight loss? Regardless of what you might believe, the answers to these questions are not as simple as they might seem. For starters, there have been zero scientific studies evaluating the relationship between kratom and weight…
February 5, 2021 
Liquid kratom shots provide a new and improved way to take your daily dose of kratom! But what are they? Kratom shots (as they’re called for short) combine liquid kratom extract with delicious, single-shot beverages. These extracts contain concentrated alkaloids from the kratom plant, mitragyna speciosa, which are responsible for the effects you may experience….
January 22, 2021 
It seems that a new botanical supplement enters the market every month. At Kratom Spot, we are dedicated to educating you on the wealth of botanicals out there. Why? Because we believe in bettering the world, and botanicals like Mitragyna speciosa – better known as kratom – can help. Today, we’re going to examine a…
December 11, 2020 
It should come as no surprise that kratom enthusiasts love their regional strains. From the powerful Thai Maeng Da to the gold-standard Indo, kratom enthusiasts get to experience kratom from throughout Southeast Asia. However, there’s one unique, region-specific strain that has caught our eye. We’re, of course, talking about Borneo kratom, derived from the vast…
December 4, 2020