Kratom is usually consumed by users in the powder form. This is usually the most cost-effective way to purchase kratom, and it’s also one of the easiest to consume. There are a few different other forms of kratom that are available, and we’re reviewing them below.
In this blog, we’re reviewing the different ‘forms’ of kratom, but not reviewing the different strains of the kratom plant that are harvested. For information on the different kratom strains sold online, see our blog here.
Furthermore, we always recommend starting your research by reviewing the Wikipedia page on Kratom for unbiased information.
Different Kinds of Kratom Online
Powder Kratom
This type of Kratom is the most common. Powder is the kratom leaves that are crushed finely into a powder. Using powder is a common choice for many consumers. Since powder is finely blended, the active ingredients are spread equally throughout the powder and makes for a consistent effect every time. It’s also stronger, as powder is easier to process in the system quickly than leaves.
This type of kratom is taken a few different ways. Many users will use the ‘toss and wash’ method of consuming kratom, which is when you place kratom on your tongue and then immediately rinse it down with water. Other people will fill gel capsules with their kratom, and then take the gel capsules.
Making gel capsules can work, but it’s very tedious work and many prefer to simply take the powder by itself.
Crushed leaf kratom powder is also very cost effective, as you are only buying the raw kratom powder in its unrefined state. This is what makes kratom powder the most popular choice.
Crushed Leaf Kratom
Kratom sold in crushed leaf form is similar to kratom powder. This is made from crushed kratom leaves, but not quite powdered like above.
The best usage of kratom leaf is to turn it into something else, such as tea. Crushed leaf kratom is harder to consume because it is not as dense by volume as kratom powder. It’s harder to digest in crushed leaf form. Crushed kratom leaves is harder to consume with the ‘toss and wash’ method.
You can use crushed leaf kratom to make kratom tea. Making kratom tea is easy and effective with crushed leaf, but it also works with powder. Check out our blog here on brewing kratom tea.
Again, we don’t recommend purchasing crushed leaf kratom for beginners. Powdered kratom is better for new kratom users instead.
Enhanced Kratom
Similar to powder, enhanced kratom is similar to the powdered form above. This is made by boiling/cooking powder. After cooking the kratom powder, it turns into a resin that contains more active compounds than regular powder. Then, the producer takes the resin and turns into another powder. This powder will resemble the normal kratom powder with slight differences.
Enhanced kratom is not the best choice for beginners or intermediate users, and it’s best to choose a very good vendor for enhanced kratom. Since the kratom is processed more heavily, it means the powder is changed from the normal state. This can leave room for more errors or bad batches in the kratom. This is why it is important to choose the right vendor if you are buying enhanced kratom.
Enhanced kratom can also lead more quickly to addiction because it can be a lot stronger than regular powder kratom. This is a risk to users and that’s why we recommend sticking with regular powder kratom.
Kratom Capsules
Capsules are another popular way to consume kratom. Usually, powder is filled into capsules and then they are sold directly. Buying these can be a good option for users who dislike the taste and experience of consuming kratom powder directly. You can avoid the bitter taste by consuming capsules.
Capsules are more expensive per volume than buying powder by the gram. This is how vendors make more money on capsules than powder.
The cost may outweigh the benefits for most people, so many will simply buy kratom powder and fill it into capsules on their own. This works well but is a tedious process and can take a lot of time to fill many capsules.
Additionally, kratom capsules also represent a more refined version of kratom powder. The vendor is performing more steps on the kratom and this can lead to errors or bad batches. Buying kratom simply in powder form is the most reliable and cost effective way to consume it.
Conclusion
Always do intensive research on your kratom vendors before purchasing any product. It’s even more important to be cautious and safe when you’re purchasing a refined form of kratom such as the enhanced version or capsules. The more steps that there are in the production process, the more vulnerabilities for mistakes or errors, and this can lead to disappointing purchases.
Ultimately, the best way to buy and consume kratom is the powdered form. You can still make tea with it, and you can still consume it directly for maximum effect.
