What Is Kratom Extract?

Kratom and kratom-based products are becoming more and more popular in America. These herbal substances are known to produce both energizing and relaxing effects, which make them highly sought after. As their popularity grows, it’s likely that you’ve seen it in at least one of its forms.Kratom extract, when produced by professionals like Club13 Herbals, is one way that people choose to consume this product. With varying levels of concentrates, kratom extracts can be a great way to enjoy the...

The History of Red Kratom

If you’re a fan of kratom, you may have begun to be interested in gaining an understanding of the plant. You might already know that various cultures have used kratom for generations for various reasons, but are you aware of the history of the different kratom plants?In this article, we will look at the history of the red kratom plant, look at its roots in Southeast Asia, and talk about why the plant has been used traditionally for so many...

Know the Benefits of Mitragyna Speciosa

These days, there are a lot of new herbal products on the market that promise great benefits. One you may or may not have heard of is Mitragyna speciosa, also known as kratom. Before you consider buying kratom products, you should know what benefits to expect. Read on to discover the many benefits of this substance and to find out where to buy Mitragyna speciosa so you can experience them for yourself. What Is Mitragyna Speciosa? Mitragyna speciosa is a tropical evergreen...

5 Ways to Relax

It’s no secret that life can be stressful. Our schedules can be hectic, and right now, we’re battling inflation as well as a pandemic on top of life’s daily stresses. So it’s normal to feel like you need to take a break every now and then just to calm down.We want to help you breathe a little easier. In fact, a priority of ours at Club13 Herbals is helping people in their individual pursuits of happiness. So here are our...

Kratom 101

Kratom’s popularity surge within America is quickly catching up to its herbal counterpart - CBD. According to the American Kratom Association (AKA), over 15 million people across the world are using Kratom today. While it might not size up to the 1.4 billion cups of coffee consumed everyday, it’s quickly climbing the ladder of daily consumables.  With a surge in popularity of this magnitude, questions begin to arise: What is Kratom? What does it do? Is it safe? Luckily, Club13...

Alkaloids Explained

What makes Kratom so special? It’s actually two things, and they are both alkaloids. Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (sometimes referred to as 7-OH) is the celebrated pair of organic compounds that turn those simple leaves into something super. To better understand how these superstar alkaloids influence our friend Kratom, we need to first answer the question:  What the heck is an alkaloid?  According to the Oxford dictionary, and contrary to my belief that an alkaloid is an extra-terrestrial species of elk-men, Alkaloids are...

Kratom Strains, Veins & Varieties

Kratom strains are classified into three different color groups: Red-vein, White-vein, and Green-vein. The color becomes the strain's primary name. The color groups are aptly named after the color of the central stem and veins of the leaves. Each distinct color-type of Kratom produces unique effects.  Red-Vein Red-Vein Kratom contains red-colored veins and stems on the leaves. Currently, Red-Vein Kratom is the most popular and most widely available type of Kratom on the market. This popular strain grows abundantly throughout Southeast Asia....

Coffee & Kratom – Cousins in Comfort

Picture this classic scene: A mother is cooking and preparing breakfast, the table is already set. Two bouncing little children come down the stairs, they each grab an apple and run out the door to the bus stop. The father comes down the stairs next, tying his tie, “Honey, I’m running late to my meeting! I need my pick-me-up!” The pot is already boiling, and the mother pours her husband a nice, hot, to go cup of … Kratom.  If you’re...

What is Mitragyna Speciosa?

What is commonly referred to as Kratom is scientifically known as Mitragyna Speciosa - a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. Specifically, M. Speciosa is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea. The leaves are dark green and glossy, with distinctive red, white, or yellow veins. The veins of the Mitragyna Speciosa leaves correlate to the type of Kratom (red, green, white, etc.). This plant has been consumed in South East Asia since...