What is Kratom?
Is Kratom Legal In My State?
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What is Kratom?
Traditionally, kratom leaves have been used by Thai and Malaysian natives and workers for centuries. Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa is a tropical evergreen tree located in Southeast Asia it is also native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Each breed of the Kratom Leaf found in each of these regions has certain distinctive traits that make them all equally unique when compared to one another. Horned Kratom has a naturally occurring mutation that causes the edge of the leaf to look like it has small horns. This mutation occurs in small groups of kratom trees mainly in small areas of central to eastern Kalimantan, and is known to be a very potent rare strain. Kratom is the original name used in Thailand, and is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Other members of the Rubiaceae family include coffee and gardenia. Workers in Southeast Asia use Kratom to increase energy, stamina, limit fatigue daily, alleviate pain and it has been used since the 19th century.
Is Kratom Legal In My State?
In the states of Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming it is legal to consume, purchase and sell kratom.
In the U.S., there are currently eight states in which kratom is labeled as a controlled substance and is therefore illegal to sell, possess, use and grow. There are also a few cities and counties in legal states in which kratom use and possession is banned.
Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, and Wisconsin – Kratom is illegal in all areas of use, possession, and purchase.
Illinois
Kratom is legal for use, with exception of Jerseyville, to people over the age of 18.
New Hampshire
Kratom is legal to use for anyone over the age of 18.
California
Kratom is legal for use but banned in the city of San Diego.
Florida
Kratom is legal for use but banned in Sarasota County.
Mississippi
Kratom is legal for use but banned in Union County.
Colorado
Kratom is legal in Colorado, with an exception in Denver where it is “illegal for human consumption.”
Tennessee
Kratom was banned, but it was lifted in 2017 and is now legal to use for those over 21 years old.
Information sourced from kratom website, updated Jan 2020.
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**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.