The History Of Kratom
Post Date:
16 March, 2023

Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical tree
native to the southeast Asian nations of
Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New
Guinea. There is a rich history of traditional
Kratom use in this part of the world, both for
medicinal and recreational purposes.

For westerners, the history of Kratom dates
back to the early 19th century when seafarers
noticed it being used by laborers in Thailand to
help them work longer hours with less fatigue.
Kratom and its relatives are still used throughout
southeast Asia and India for a variety of
purposes; for pain relief, relaxation, and as a
stimulant.

In 1943, the Thai government passed the
Kratom Act, making it illegal to plant Kratom
trees or possess Kratom leaves. In spite of the
government's efforts to ban Kratom, it continued
to be used, and is still being used, in both rural
and urban areas of Thailand as well as
throughout southeast Asia.

In the 1960s, Kratom started to gain popularity
in the west with those seeking the benefits of
traditional natural alternatives in comparison to
pharmaceuticals.

Today, Kratom products are widely available in
the United States, Canada, and Europe. Some
will use it in powder and tea form, for pain
relief, anxiety, and as a natural alternative to
prescription opioids.

Kratom's active compounds, mitragynine and 7-
hydroxymitragynine, have been the subject of
many scientific studies, and it is believed by
some that Kratom may have potential health
benefits including pain relief, mood
enhancement, increased libido, and as an anti-
inflammatory.

KratomHub is committed to sourcing the best
high-quality Kratom products directly from
trusted growers in southeast Asia, who follow
strict quality control measures around safety
and purity.

As your Kratom information and resource
center, if and when you want to learn more
about what Kratom is, please contact us for a
good kratom information sheet and resource
guide.

Kratom Legal Facts
Post Date:
19 January, 2023

The legality of Kratom in Canada is clear.
As of 2021, Kratom is legal in Canada. It is not
regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection
Agency (CFIA) or Health Canada, and therefore
does not require a prescription to purchase or
possess. However, it is important to note that
Kratom is not approved for human consumption
by Health Canada.

The legal status of Kratom in Canada is
controversial. Some have argued that Kratom
should be banned or regulated due to potential
health risks and abuse potential. Others believe
that Kratom should be legalized and regulated
to ensure purity and safety.

Along with being legal to sell and possess in
Canada, according to speciosa.org. Kratom is
also legal in the United Kingdom, South Africa,
Hong Kong, Brazil and most of the
United States.

To reiterate, Kratom is legal in Canada, but is
not approved for human consumption by
Health Canada.