Even as health care specialists, vendors, and consumers turn to herbal medication, something interesting is happening between two popular plant-based products, namely Kratom and CBD hemp flower. It’s suggested that both herbal supplements bring about relief and a general feeling of well-being.
Nonetheless, hemp flower craze is triggering fear and emotions among the vendors of CBD’s closest rival product, Kratom. So, why is the popularity of CBD hemp flower a significant threat to Kratom vendors and which measures have the sellers taken to assure their customers that Kratom is the best option for them? Read on as the post comprehensively addresses the issue.
What’s The Buzz about Hemp Flower?
The hemp flower buds are famed for their high content of cannabidiol and low concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive cannabinoid that results in the state of “highness” in marijuana consumers. Nevertheless, CBD is non-psychoactive, and it’s suggested that the product may be a viable alternative to marijuana. Although people claim that Kratom and CBD bring relaxation and relief, there are a lot of legal issues revolving around the production, sale, and applications of Kratom.
Kratom is suggested as having effects similar to those of opioids. The U.S. control agencies, specifically the FDA and DEA, have considered banning Kratom but public outcry has hampered the implementation of the recommendations. Hence, the herbal product remains legal at the federal level, but it’s worth mentioning that some states have taken it upon themselves to ban Kratom in their jurisdictions.
On the contrary, CBD is currently legal in most countries and all U.S. states owing to its benefits and lack of psychoactive properties. These are some of the controversies that haunt the Kratom industry while simultaneously working in favor of CBD hemp flowers.
So what are Kratom vendors doing in the wake of CBD hemp flower craze?
Transparency in Kratom testing
As much as Kratom vendors are looking into stocking capsule, extracts, and powder of various Kratom strains, the safety of the products is a valid concern among consumers. Kratom vendors are going the extra mile to assure their customers of the safety and the effectiveness of their products. You can easily access lab results of particular Kratom batches on a vendor’s website.
The sellers are now working with third parties to ensure that their products are free from organic contamination and have the right proportions of alkaloids. Some vendors such as Kratom Crazy guarantee Mitragynine content of at least 1.6% with some strains containing as high as 2% of the plant’s primary alkaloid. Allowing customers to access the lab results serves to demonstrate the authenticity of the products with the assurance of their effectiveness.
Collaborating With Farmers
Various alkaloids present in Kratom are suggested to have medicinal purposes, and vendors need to ensure that customers access alkaloid-rich products. The alkaloids include mitragynine, 7-hydroxy mitragynine, mitraphylline, and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl. Vendors are now collaborating with Kratom farmers to ensure consistency in quality and alkaloid profile in the several Kratom strains.
The maintenance of best practices in harvesting, drying, and processing Kratom leaves are essential to preserving the delicate alkaloids. Consequently, vendors are sourcing for Kratom farmed under the right conditions such as plenty of sunlight, proper water to nutrient ratio, and ample shade. Obtaining Kratom from ethical farmers is a sure way to supply customers with high-quality extracts, capsules, and powder.
Collaborating with Kratom associations
A few organizations have been established to fight political influences and misinformation that inhibit the growth of Kratom industry. The American Kratom Association (AKA) and the Botanical Education Alliance are the known resources that help in the push for legalization of Kratom. The associations’ goal is to set the record straight about Kratom, protect the rights of Kratom consumers as well as educating them on proper ways of using the natural supplement. The organizations also collect donations to keep Kratom legal. Customers are more likely to purchase Kratom products from AKA-approved vendors.
Funding Research
The legality of Kratom is said to be marred by political woes and unsatisfactory studies. Consequently, Kratom vendors are now more active in Kratom research than ever before to assist in creating a path for the legalization of the product. The sellers donate money to research firms and the Kratom associations which are elemental in the fight for Kratom legalization. The collaboration between these parties will go further to ensure consumers about the safety of Kratom and may be successful enough to make Kratom a legal medical supplement.
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, CBD hemp flower craze is causing anxiety among Kratom vendors. This has seen the sellers take considerable measures to assure customers that Kratom is the best herbal supplement in comparison to CBD hemp flowers. Besides sourcing products from farmers keen at maintaining the sustainability and quality of Kratom, the vendors are also providing their customers with lab results to increase trust. Moreover, the sellers are collaborating with Kratom associations and research institutions to push for the recognition of Kratom as a legal herbal supplement.
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