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Kratom plant is indigenous to Southeast Asia, Kratom is grown in many strains with varying effects based on surrounding conditions and vein color (red, green, or white). The most prominent strain is Maeng Da, native to Indonesia and a crowd favorite for its considerable stimulating effects. Kratom belongs to the same plant family as the coffee bean and is known for its many properties as a natural remedy. Kratom leaves, commonly made into a tea, contain unique alkaloid compounds with profound effects. These alkaloids bind to pain receptors to relieve pain and discomfort, among many other things. Since introduced to the US, kratom continues seeing rapid growith in popularity with over 5 million domestic consumers as the word spreads of its vast beneficial properties and the lives it has impacted.