Among all strains of kratom available in the market, the Red Maeng Da kratom has been by far the most consistent when it comes to popularity and demand for years. Despite the popularity, many users in the US kratom community still do not know what makes one strain different from another. As a matter of fact, the reason why a good percentage of consumers try the red maeng da is due to its popularity, and not because they know what makes it different.

Hey if it’s popular, it should be good stuff right?

KC Smokz is about to give you an overview.

Origins & Traits of Red Maeng Da

Kratom, also known as Mitragyna Speciosa, is a tree belonging to the Coffee family. Its leaves are harvested, dried and ground to produce several varieties of strains. Depending on the harvesting method, the kratom tree’s maturity, the drying method and a few other factors, the potency and effect of the kratom end-product varies. Several such end-products are what we call strains.

The Red Maeng Da is one of the Maeng Da strains, with a red color. There are other types of Maeng Da strains, and they originated in Thailand though they are presently being produced in various regions across Southeast Asia. The red color of the red maeng da is why it’s categorized as a “red vein” strain; because the leaves are harvested when the veins are red. As the tree matures, the veins will have different colors while also changing the natural properties of the end-product significantly.

Properties Of A Red Vein Strain

Red vein strains are famous for their sedative properties and high potency. Because of their potency, they may not be a good choice for many people. While there are red vein kratom strains that offer a more balanced effect, the red maeng da is known to be one of the rare strains that enhances the effects. It offers multiple benefits.

Feeling tired after a long day at work? Red Maeng Da can help you relax.

Feel like you need energy to do a chore? Red Maeng Da can energize you.

Stressed out due to some complicated problem? Red Maeng Da can calm you down.

However, there are kratom strains that offer better energizing and calming properties. The point is that red maeng da can do it too.

The high demand for red maeng da has also led to a rise in black market dealers offering fake or improperly extracted red vein strains. The average kratom user will find it difficult to differentiate between a high quality strain and a knock off, sold at almost the same price. Rest assured, there are reputed stores like KC Smokz that sell branded & tested high quality kratom strains.

But the question ultimately comes down to whether “this” or “that” strain is right for you. Experienced users often go for red maeng da, which doesn’t mean you should too if you are a beginner. Be warned that it may be too potent for you. To enjoy its effects, you should first figure out the right dosage which varies from person to person.

At KC Smokz, we recommend beginners to try subtler strains of kratom first before using the more potent strains including the red maeng da. If you have doubts on dosage, feel free to drop by and talk to our staff. That way, you can also explore our kratom collection.