Kratom 101: The Leaf, The Legend, and The Truth About 7-OH

If you've walked through our shop in Fraser, MI recently, you've probably noticed that kratom is one of the most talked-about botanicals on the shelf. But with its rise in popularity comes a lot of confusion — and some new products that require a serious proceed-with-caution warning. Here's the breakdown on what kratom is, where it comes from, and the critical difference between the natural leaf and synthetic 7-OH extracts. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, traditionally used for centuries. Always know what you're consuming.