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For centuries, various human populations have cherished the kratom tree, mitragyna speciosa. Upon first discovering kratom’s remarkable properties, Southeast Asia natives began utilizing the tree’s leaves for a variety of...

As one of the world’s largest continents, Africa is home to some of the world’s most remarkable plants. Some of these botanicals have histories that span thousands of years and...

Throughout history, many cultures have used a variety of ancient botanicals for various purposes. Although these plants are passed down from generation to generation, many eventually outlast the civilizations that...

Deep in the forests of Southeast Asia exist hundreds of distinctive plant species. For centuries, locals across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other countries used these plants for a variety of...

Kratom — the ground leaves of the mitragyna speciosa plant — has been coveted by various Southeast Asian populations for centuries. However, kratom has only recently gained recognition in the...

The Kratom Growing Season Most kratom is grown in Thailand and Indonesia. Both nations enjoy a fairly warm and tropical climate. Thailand and Indonesia do not see a dramatic seasonal...