We’re all familiar with kratom nowadays. Whether you consume it at home or at a kava bar, you’re probably familiar with its powder or tea form. But what’s the history behind it? How was it traditionally used? What is kratom? Kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, is a 13–52-foot tall tropical tree with large glossy leaves, belonging to…
Have you ever needed to finish a big project right before a midnight deadline, so you just kept drinking coffee after coffee — only to feel run down and jittery? Siesta Botanicals offers several herbs to help boost your concentration levels and keep you working without the jitters and ultimate crash. Yerba Mate Yerba mate,…
Trying to figure out which botanical gives you an energy boost and which ones help you chill? Below is a quick guide to our products sorted by those that are energizing and those that are more relaxing. Energizing botanicals Siesta Botanicals has all kinds of products to get you going. Check them out below. Yerba…
Are you interested in what researchers have to say about kratom? In this article, we include links and summaries to various kratom news releases published within the last few years. Study Pokes Holes in Kratom’s Bad Rap (University of Rochester Medical Center news release) Summary: A scientific review, led by researchers at the University of…
What’s the latest news on kratom? Below are a few recent articles. Recently, the FDA approached the World Health Organization (WHO) & the United Nations (UN) to consider banning kratom internationally. The American Kratom Association (AKA) says the FDA has urged WHO’s review of kratom as a way to bypass the drug scheduling process in…
What is kratom? Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree indigenous to Thailand, its surrounding countries, and New Guinea. The plant has been used for millennia in traditional medicine and in social and religious contexts. Kratom belongs to the Rubiaceae family, which includes coffee and gardenia plants. The trees can sometimes reach 80 to…
A Deeper Look at Heavy Metal Testing Kratom Siesta Botanicals is dedicated to ensuring that our customers receive only top-quality botanicals. All of our kratom strains are tested at an independent lab for heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic), E. coli, and salmonella. You can find more information on these specific contaminants in our…
Do We Test Our Kratom for Contaminants? Yes. As with any organically-grown plant, kratom is susceptible to contaminants that may be present in the soil, water, and air. All kratom from Siesta Botanicals is thoroughly tested for potential contaminants, including heavy metals and bacteria. In particular, a third party lab tests our kratom for lead,…
Is Kratom Legal? As the popularity of kratom has increased significantly in the West over the last decade, and particularly in the last few years, many have been asking “Is kratom even legal?” Maybe you’ve been given conflicting information or even heard that bills were in the works to make it illegal. In this article,…
Which Strain Should I Choose? First, decide what kind of effects you’re looking for and let it guide your choice of which kratom powder to use. Are you looking for energy or mental alertness? Relaxation? A mood boost? For most kratom drinkers, white vein gives a unique energy boost, green offers a feeling of mild…
