Kratom USA-The Legal Status

As Kratom is not native to North America, or in fact, 90% of the world, the herb is still new to many Americans. This raises a lot of questions about different types of Kratom strains to Kratom USA availability and options offered.

Kratom is native to Southeast Asia, and remained part of the local culture and rural life for centuries. However, in the last couple of decades, the herb has become more and more popular in western countries.

According to American Kratom Association (AKA), there was a rapid rise in the number of Kratom buyers in the US from 2011. The NGO claims that around five million Kratom enthusiasts in the US regularly buy Kratom products.

In this article, we will learn everything about Kratom in the US and why this amazing herb is all the rage nowadays.

Kratom USA Availability

You must be wondering if Kratom does not grow in North America, is it readily available in all the states in the US? The answer is not that simple, as there are also legal issues surrounding the herb that we will discuss in the next section.

When it comes to Kratom USA availability, the good news is, Kratom is readily available in most states in the country. You can find it in local head shops, liquor, and smoke shops, and even in most local gas stations.

For those who want to buy Kratom from the comfort of their homes, there are hundreds of online options available in the form of Kratom vendors. Even better than the local stores, these online Kratom vendors also offer you a better range of Kratom strains and types of Kratom products.

For example, you can find 16 different Kratom strains on Kratom-K, available in Kratom powder, Kratom capsule, and liquid Kratom form.

To put it in simple words, when Katom is available on both, your local stores and online vendors, the latter is a better option. You must be wondering why? Well, most local stores only sell Kratom as one of their many inventory items, so their focus is not always Kratom. They also offer limited strains and mostly specific brands like OPMS.

On the other hand, online Kratom vendors mostly sell only Kratom. Most of the authentic online stores like Kratom-K are direct importers from the well-known Kratom farms back in Southeast Asia.

In fact, one-third of the total Kratom exports from Southeast Asia is for the US, while 95% of Kratom USA is sourced from Indonesia, which is known for its amazing range of Kratom strains.

For example, some of the popular Kratom strains like Indo Kratom, Bali Kratom, Borneo Kratom, and Sumatra Kratom are only native to Indonesia.

Kratom USA Ban and Other Legal Issues

So Kratom is easily available in the US, but what about all the recent news about the legal issues related to Kratom? Valid question, as there is some confusion about the legal matters related to Kratom, mostly because of ingredients.

Government agencies like the FDA and DEA often question Kratom’s primary ingredients that include Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. However, there is no scientific evidence against Kratom, which is why it is legal in most parts of the world and in most American states.

On the other hand, Kratom is currently banned in 6 states in the US. These states include Vermont, Indiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island. In addition, there are also a few cities and counties where Kratom is now allowed.

However, there are also NGOs and Kratom Associations that are working to legalize Kratom all over the US. One of the prominent such associations is the American Kratom Association, also known as AKA.

American Kratom Association that now has several thousand members, has successfully stopped multiple attempts by DEA and FDA to include Kratom among Schedule I drugs. For the last few years, American Kratom Association has also provided support and consultancy to Congress and state governments in a bid to help them understand the scientific evidence that supports Kratom.

You can also read all about the Kratom ban in detail in one of our latest blog posts.

Final Words

We are sure you now have all the knowledge related to Kratom USA availability and the type of products available. Fortunately, even when there are some legal issues, Kratom is easily available and accessible in the country.

If you want to learn more about Kratom, strains, product types, latest news, or anything else related to Kratom, you can always find useful information on our Kratom blog.