Kratom Strains And Effects
Updated Nov 11, 2021
Written By: Mark Andrews
Countless people across the world are learning about kratom in 2020. With so many strains, its important to understand which strain is right for you. Unlike synthetic opioids, kratom’s chemical composition is complex, and the effects of this composition are dynamic.
Its main alkaloids are mitragynine, paynanthine, speciociliatine, and the more minor 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-HMG). Kratom’s neurochemical complexity is echoed in its physiological effects.
It is generally understood that at low doses (< 1 gram), kratom “can boost energy and enhance mood,” whereas at higher doses kratom is sedating, and may have anxiolytic qualities.
The following table serves as a comparative base for some of the most popular strains of kratom on the market.
Click on any strain below to find more information:
Ground Leaf Strains
| Strains | Effects | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Bali | An ideal balance of pain relief and energy boost. Bali works somewhat differently than a traditional red kratom. Bali helps achieve a gentle energy boost while maintaining the pain relief expected of a red. Euphoric and the most classic opiate like among the strains of kratom. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| Maeng Da | Energizing and stimulating with pain killing effects. Maeng Da takes the normal pain relieving properties of a red strain and adds a nice energetic kick because of it’s specific alkaloid properties. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| Red Bali | Similar to Bali with some red characteristics. This is a known as a versatile strain. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| Red Vein Thai | Similar to Bali with a more classic red strain effects. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| Red Vein Kali | Sedating and more classically opiate like. Red Kali is a more traditional red kratom offering pain relief & relaxation. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| Red Indo | Similar to Red Kali and many other traditional strains. Red Indo is a more tame red vein strain and is often touted as ideal for mild pain relief and relaxation. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| Green Indo | Balances pain relief and energy boosting qualities. The combination of alkaloids in Green Indo creates a longer lasting milder effect although there is not as high of a concentration of alkaloids as SGM. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| Green Malay | This original variety of Malaysian Kratom is well known for its mood-lifting, energizing effects. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| Green Vein Kali | A stimulating strain which also has painkilling attributes. Green Kali delivers a strong boost of energy without sacrificing any of the sought after pain relief effects. It is know for have a higher potency than Green Indo. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| White Vein Kali | More euphoric or dissociating. White Vein Kali is a milder white strain known for its energizing qualities – when compared to Red Vein Kali – while still containing notable pain relief qualities. . | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| White Vein Thai | White Thai may be the most stimulating of all white strains. There are however less pain relieving attributes than a red vein strain or a strain similar to Bali as a trade off. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| White Vein Indo | Similar to Red Indo which is best known for its pain relief attributes. However White Vein Indo differs from the calming Red Indo by bringing a euphoric dissociative kick with it. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| White Borneo | Known as a uniquely high quality white strain of kratom. It has known for its long lasting, energizing effect. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
| Super Green Malaysian | Known for its unique ability to combine the characteristic pain relieving properties of a red strain with the energy and euphoria boost of a white strain. SGM also has some of the longest lasting effects of any kratom with smooth delivery due to the high concentration of alkaloids. | 1/2 – 3 teaspoons |
Kratom Extracts
| Strains | Effects | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Enhanced Indo | Most euphoric of the extracts and works well for reducing social anxiety. UEI manages to contain a full range of effects including pain relief & relaxation with a slight energy and mood boost. | 1 gram or less (if mixed with powdered leaf) |
| Gold Reserve Extract | Powerful extract made by applying highly concentrated kratom alkaloids back to natural kratom leaf. Gold Reserve is a highly potent extract providing a blend of stimulation and pain relief while providing full body relaxation with a notable energy boost. | 1 gram or less (if mixed with powdered leaf) |
| ISOL-8 Extract | ISOL-8 is an outlier and has caffeine like stimulation. ISOL-8 uniquely focuses in on the energy and stimulating effects of kratom while other extracts generally bring out a broader range of effects. | 1 gram or less (if mixed with powdered leaf) |
| Ultra Enhanced Red Kali | This extract is made by blending pure alkaloids from Red Vein Kalimantan leaf with high quality Red Kali leaf. This is not made with semi-synthetic chemicals but only all natural kratom leaf alkaloidal extract. | 1 gram or less (if mixed with powdered leaf) |
| Natural Enhanced True Thai | Made from taking a 90% pure alkaloid extraction of Thai Kratom and reapplied to a Green Vein Thai leaf. This extract is a high potency version of classic Thai kratom strains notable for a mild energy boost with significant pain relief & relaxation effects. | 1 gram or less (if mixed with powdered leaf) |
| Natural Enhanced White Sumatra | Created by taking a 90% pure alkaloid extraction from white vein kratom and mixing it with White vein leaf. This reformulation results in a more potent version of white vein kratom with significant pain relief and relaxation effects. | 1 gram or less (if mixed with powdered leaf) |
I need two answers asap. See I am about to go on a missions project that is three months. The first month due to the DEA I will only be allowed 2 qweeks worth,when if I was to stay home i would get a months worth. WHAT is the most powerful kartom for pain. Also, I have a hard time sleeping when I have so much on my mind and this mission project with do it so what is the best kratom to help me get some sleep.
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Can anyone help me find a good online supplier? Also I have no idea what strain to use. I’ve got many things going on in my head so I probably need a mixture. I suffer from severe anxiety and have just recently taken myself off benzodiazepines because I’m tired of feeling trapped by them, but I have panic attacks all day now. I also am ADHD and about a month ago stopped Adderrall, so I need something that will give me energy but also not put me in a panic. (If that makes any sense) Then lastly, I was on heroin about a year ago, I don’t want to go back to doing it but I suffer with so much pain that I get scared. I’ve got 3 herniated discs in my back and I’m constantly hurting. So I’m kind of a mess, obviously, lol but I’m hoping someone can shed some light on this for me because I’d really like to try kratom and not be dependent on all these pharmaceutical pills. Thank you!
I will check I’ve been using it for about a month or two now I’ve tried different strands if you want something that up you for depression for anxiety there is one that’s like that I will look for you or do you want one that’s like a sedative antidepressant and pain killer cuz there’s different blends have dibs different mixtures for pain chronic pain anxiety PTSD I will look for you and get back to you
I just read your question/comment in the Kratom forum. Your situation sounds incredibly like mine w a few variances. I’d like to know what you found out and if anything has worked out for you. I have Bipolar, I’m on a variety of medication that cause major drowsiness. I was put on Ritalin a year ago but because of an Adderral addiction many many years ago, I have a very high tolerance. I am looking for an alternative that will give me the energy to compensate for the days when I am out of my Ritalin. But have no idea what strain or the amount that would be appropriate to gain the stimulant effect and NOT the sedative effect. I have 5 children, my life requires me to be active and on top of things. The depression associated w the Bipolar paralyzes me at times resulting in my inability to do what needs to be done for my family and therefore resulting in more guilt for hvng a mental illness that is oftentimes out of my control. I would appreciate and be thankful for any advice in this area
I mix alittle red md in with some white md, the white gives you the energy while the red gives you the pain relief, always start small, if you don’t” feel” it after about 45minutes try another small dose. The white gets me talking too, sometimes I’m the quiet person in the room, but the white opens you up. Also check out kratom on reddit, a lot of good advice there
Green vein in the morning. Mix a good red, Bali works best for me, in the afternoon. Then finish with a
red when it’s time to get the kids down. White could be good in the morning, but small doses of green is better for bipolar. When you mix green and red go easy. Check reddit to help find a good, reliable vendors.
Toss me an add on facebook – Kenneth McKrish
Hi Kenneth,
I have a broken neck and him taking a break from oxycodone. I like the euphoria and pain relief, though, but not the consequences of the cycle. Could you recommend or possibly send me a sample of something equal to or as good?? Have been on Kratom now for about four weeks from a vendor. But I’m learning a lot as I go 😲! It sounds like you are an expert & Know what you are talking about!
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Pam Moeller
I’m going to send you an FB request!
Hi K,
I’m speechless by your post. Let me know if I still had a chance to help you out of your problems. I’ll send you kratom.
I too wouldn’t like information I’m new to this and have been under a great pain mgt. Dr for years but really want to know what is best for pain and anxiety
Hey. I’m a 24yo with disc/back problems since age 16. Been hooked on marijuana since 18. Do you think kratom would be good for me? Could I get sent a sample? Thanks
Kenneth, being a chronic pain sufferer for close to 2 decades, and 2 back surgeries later, I’d love to try Kratom. I sent you a friend request. I also suffer from GADS. It’s a double whammy. Anxiety makes pain 10 times worse. Any info you can give me would be very welcome. TY!
I’d like to send you some kratom to try. Please add me on facebook – Kenneth McKrish
Good morning Kenneth, I just observed that you are a Kratom vendor,, and I have a few questions about Kratom as I am very naive as to the different strains and the effects of each strain, so any and all input/advice would be greatly appreciated!
About me: I am a 45 year old Caucasian male with multiple health issues, including thoracic cancer, multiple sclerosis, along with a failed back surgery regarding my right scapula, and right rotator cuff.
Long story short, I have been treated with a high degree of opiates throughout the past 14 years, and needless to say I am extremely tolerant to the effects of pain medication. To cut to the chase, I am needing a strain(s) of Kratom to help with pain, and to help with sleep at night, but also a strain for energy during the day.
Again any advice would be much appreciated, I need to make the jump from opiates to Kratom, and I am nervous as to whether or not it will be effective for me?!
Thank you! sincerely, John S
Kenneth can you recommend what strain should be used to help with Suboxone WD?
Any place to but it online that legit and reasonably priced? I would like to try it for my depression and migraines.
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Hi, Lisa. (:
I’m pretty new to kratom, as well. Not sure if you’re still looking for an online place to purchase kratom from, but someone recommended “Gaia Ethnobotanical”; https://gaiaethnobotanical.com; to me. I like all the product options/prices, so far. I like that they have sample packages you can try – like, I just got (05) 01 oz. packs of individual strains (powder form) I picked out – for U$25.00 (total, not each pack). With MY situation/pain/insomnia/migraines/fibro/arthritis/&c., I don’t CARE if I get ‘knocked out’ or not. For ME sleeping/whatever thru pain; not having to be ‘aware’ during pain; is a bonus, not a problem. Tho, so far, I haven’t had that with anything that was suggested to me – Red Bali, Gold Bali, Red Dragon, Yellow Vietnam; and capsules called KALM that are supposed to help with my insomnia. Aaand, instead of ‘teaspoons’, it was recommended that I take (01)-(03) grams to start with…..but, again, that’s just me. Just suggestions/recommendations I, personally, received.
Not sure if that helps you – or, anyone else! – but, I really do hope so. ;P
Luck! (:
P.S. They also have an email addy, and someone who, generally, seems to respond to questions pretty quickly – doesn’t leave ya hangin’ out there swingin’! (:
I’m interested in trying some for constant back pain please help
Kenneth, I am glad to hear that you Are the expert on kratom. Here is my situation I was a professional bull rider for 14 years, I have broken about every bone you can break I go to a pain clinic once a month for medication but I run out and I enjoy how I feel while I am on oxycodone that’s why I run out. What strain would you recommend that I try to not only stop my pain but also give me the high that the oxycodone gives
Red Vein Bali for me, so far….
Hey Mike:
Bet you rode in my city, San Angelo Tx! Use Red Bali. I was on Dilaudid, MS Contin, methadone, Ketamine and Valium. I also was taking Vyvanse and Adderal for ADD. This stuff helps with EVERYTHING! No more running out, panic attacks and kicking the sheets for days because you did run out, or explaining to the doc why your tox screen shows no meds! I swear you won’t be sick ever again! Lori Zambrana McIntosh
Where is the best online place to buy kratom? I want to try different stains… I’m gonna first try it from a smoke shop but I hear online is better and more better quality
A very short post. If ANYONE is on subs, this is the only thing that will get you off of them. 5 years of snorting them- Kratom saved my life and took the awful w/d’s away. Bali is the best for this- good luck
I agree. I was on subs for a long time for back pain. They were the only thing that helped kill the pain. When I got pregnant and needed to get off all opiates, kratom was a life saver. I wouldn’t wish the withdrawal effects of the subs
I just bought 28 g to test this theory and found it to be true. Ordered a lot more and will be dropping my subs all together. Why isn’t this more available?!? All this time fighting to get off this crap and this miracle plant isn’t known!
You’re absolutely correct. I am currently using Red Bali to come off a 3 yr sub rx. Started subs after leaving pain management bc I was tired of being married to the pills. I traded one for another with suboxone tho. Tired of taking that as well I researched and found kratom. Bali, so far, is the ONLY thing to rid me of my worst w/d symptom: RLS. It’s a life saver for sure
Cool man thanks. Ya I’ve been taking subutex so I’m looking for the best Kratom to help with that. You think the Bali is the best huh? Where do you buy your Kratom at?
March 30th is when I stopped subs with kratom. Haven’t touched one since! This is the only way to go…
As someone who’s fallen off the sobriety train more times than I’d like to think, Kratom has been a Godsend!! Something else no one,anywhere has mentioned, but, if you take Kratom regularly, and, actually take say, some oxycodones, they will have little effect! Why? I’m guessing it’s because Kratom is already flooding your brain with serotonin, thus negating the effects of the Oxys. Kratom has kept me from drug seeking because I’m already getting my fix. Also, you need to mix strains every so often – it keeps your body from tolerancing. Luckily, I have a head shop within walking distance of my home that carries 5 different strains, ALL reasonably priced!
I just got off of subutex with little to no withdrawal, just cold sweats. This stuff is a life saver!
Nice chart! Of course it neglects most of the newer strains, but it gives a good idea of what some of the more popular strains do. But what about:
Hulu Kapuas
Jongkong
Ketapang
Elephant
Yellow & Gold strains
Bentuangie
Agatha
Riau
Vietnam
I realize these are mostly just regions in the kratom-growing landscape, but they must have SOME bearing on the effects or else they wouldn’t serve a purpose. How does a Vietnam differ from a Jongkong, for instance?
I agree, I appreciate all the info, but I cannot find any info on Gold strains.. anyywhere!
I find that if you’re a regular user of kratom taking your dose you’re used to taking of kratom of the Hulu kapuas does the trick
Anybody know a good web site to buy Kratom an buying from a vendor, like what kind of store am I looking for I’m in need of help, I’m a mother to a son 24 has addiction problem but he has been methadone yr an is now coming down mg pretty quickly so he can get off it but he needs help to get thru working everyday an being able to take care of his every day stuff. Please somebody help give me advice or what to get an where?
Look for a local kava bar in your area. They typically sell kratom.
I watched a news story and they went to 4 places like the quickie mart, a head shop, a cigar shop and a kave bar. They sent the 4 kratom batches that they bought to a lab and the only one that didnt test for kratom was the kava bar!
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Join Kratom (New and Current Users) on Facebook! They have vetted trusted vendors and I can highly reccomend a few. If you would like to friend me I can help you out or you can give me you’re Facebook information and I can have them invite you to the group. I found a great vendor from that page and usually only stuck to his personal page. I also came off methadone 7 years ago, so I understand the struggle.
I would join your site
Please help with wherecto buy. I assume I need red. I want calming not hyped energizer I appreciate all the help I can get. Was on methadone for many years am down to about r mgs a day. Would love to quit. Scared after 30 yrs
I also suffer extreme anxiety due to heAlth issues including heart issues, lung and diabetic. I just wanna feel goid
Hi Tracy can you please add me to the group on Facebook. I am looking at my crate on powders right now I purchased a variety pack I am trying to find another alternative for my pain other than opiates. I currently take OxyContin 40 mg twice a day.i’ve been on the same dose for a couple years and do not want to go out the doors but only get about eight hours of pain relief… Then it seems like I’m in withdrawal for four hours until it’s time to take my next dose. Any help or information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Can you please tell me where I can purchase Kratom from. I have a lot of pain from osteo arthritis, joints bone on bone, deteriorated disc in neck, fibro, depression from all the pain and anxiety. Taking hydros, muscle relaxers and something for anxiety
I need help im on 105mgs of methadone and im trying to figure out how to come off with Kratom if u can help me my Facebook info is Amanda Barnhill I’m from Leland n.c or u can email me
Hey….same here. Any luck with the kratom? What’s ur story?
I don’t know what state you’re in (the laws differ) but they sell it at a lot of smoke shops here in Sacramento or you could order it online. I rarely comment online but when I saw what you wrote I had to. I’ve been hooked on opiates on and off over a decade and on Suboxone over 2 years now. I was so scared to get off it because I had been through withdrawals before and it’s absolute hell but I decided to just get it over with. I had read about kratom and decided to try it but wasn’t expecting much. After a quick taper I’m on my fifth day without the suboxone and taking kratom and I can’t even believe how great I feel. I wish I knew about it a long time ago. I think a lot of people stay on opiates to avoid withdrawal like I did but we don’t have to. No wonder our pharmaceutical companies- owned government wants to ban it! I can’t recommend it enough it’s seriously a miracle. Good luck to you and your son!
Thank you Lyndsay for sharing! I am scared to death of my pain first, withdrawal second. Being prisoner to the long term use of opiates due to back injury ; I crave my life back. I can only hope this will do the same for me! Thanks again! Thanks a million!!
So true I am on my 4 day detox off suboxone and I ordered kratom to see if it would help with withdraws. It does ! I have mild symptoms that I can deal with . Like body ache headache eyes fuzzy mild stomache craps .. But nothin I expected worse far worse! I Been on subs over 10 years I sick of being anslave to it! Want my life back!
Vaping Dragon in Abilene Texas. So nice and knowledgeable.
Right here with you, it was the only way I could get off suboxone as well. It had horrible side effects mentally for me, the year and a half I took them I was very suicidal. Also the wd’s we’re worse than heroin for me. Kratom has been a blessing to my life, to say the least.
There is so much wonderful information here! I’m looking into this for my father in hopes to ease him off of all of the narcs.that he takes. He’s had countless surgeries ranting from a few hip replacements to having his ankle fused & the list continues.
I would love romance him try kratom.
It’s sounding like he sound try a red strain?
Can someone point me in the right direction. Where to buy how much to take & how often.
Thank you!
I [72 YEARS OLD]destroyed my shoulder joint and had to have total reverse shoulder replacement and was on opiates 2 years before surgery and 6 months after… to avoid withdrawals dr put me on suboxone titrating for three months. However, once I stopped suboxone , i went into severe withdrawals: body twitching arms and legs flailing … I was freaked…. got through that [3 -4 weeks] but still felt awful then I found kratom and started to take MAENG DA every day and once again I felt normal. I never had to increase the amount [4-6 capsules]… in the meantime have found that Bali and Malay are even more effective … closer to opiates in structure plus add a bit of euphoria… healing vibes to your da, I feel his pain.
Kratom!!!
I been diagnosed with sciatica bulge disk and scoliosis about 3 yrs ago. Now both knees are killing me and Am so depressed anyone can tell me exactly what kratom should I get please. I will be so grateful. I am in pain every single day and this oxy 15mg are not doing it for me.
I take red maeng da for my pain I have a crushed vertebrae and this works awesome for it …it also helps with the depression from the pain and gives me some energy…Bali works well also …any type of red vein will help find a vendor that is trustworthy and has good product…
What is a trust worry site to order from. I don’t like
Getkratom.com?
Lol I don’t know why it says I don’t like
I am a first time orderer and I want to get some from a good source.
My mom has fiber M and we both have rls I would love to take something natural instead of all the other crap
Brit did you ever find a website to buy from that’s good product n trust worthy
I could name all the medical problems I have but it would take forever! Short version I wish I had Kratom before I took oxy morphine ect.. Kratom changed my life for the better!!
Any red is very good for pain bali borno thai horn all are good for paind most company sell blends. Red mangda and bali togeather is amazing for pain dont have to take as mutch eathier good luck green are engery and pain reliving white is all about the zoom but still has m7 and mitraga still pain reliving just las less
Help ! Any suggestions on kratom use while w/d from Lyrica ? Thank you so much in advance for any help!
Regular Bali will help you…
I got off tramadol and lirica with red magda and red Borneo.
Thank god
Folks, I’m a newbie whose interested in the energizing and mood-boosting strains of Kratom. Which work best in that regard, and which are the most reliable sites that sell them in capsules?