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Kratom Types Articles Products Select Page Lab Certified Kratom Extract by Keith | Jun 9, 2016 | Products We pride ourselves on the quality of every one of the products we offer here at ShamansGarden. One of the most popular products we offer is Kratom, and we take our Kratom one step further and higher than the competition: Our Kratom extract is actually made in an FDA-compliant lab. What does this mean for you? It means every speck of Kratom extract we offer is truly lab certified. We not only craft every batch of Kratom extract under beyond compliant and strict food-grade conditions, we then test every final product for consistency. Our Kratom extract is never a mystery. Whether it’s our 10x, 15x, 20x, or Maeng da 25x, you know the exact content in every product you purchase. Our Maeng da 25x has exactly 8% mitragynine content, and boasts a completely organic full spectrum extract. We have independently tested virtually all the KRatom products on the market, and it’s shocking what we’ve found on some of the extracts we tested. Some have high concentrations of lead. Some have remnants of the extraction liquid such as butane and hexane, and worse; benzenes, which are known cancer-causing agents. This is a complete list of the extracts we offer, and the corresponding mitragynine content: Bali 10x = 4% mitragynine content, ethanol and water extracted Bali 15x = 5% mitragynine content, ethanol and water extracted Bali 20x = 6% mitragynine content, ethanol and water extracted Maeng da 25x = 8% mitragynine content, ethanol and water extracted The lab we use for certifying our Kratom extracts is Wonderland-Labs . They specialize in exotic botanicals, and verify the content of key alkaloids in a number of those exotic botanicals such as Wild Dagga, Morning Glory seeds, Kanna, Kava, Blue Lotus, Blue Lily, Sinicuichi, and many others. Why does lab certification matter for your Kratom extract? You might be shocked at the number of products Wonderland-Labs has tested, only to find there are adulterants, fillers, and most shockingly; not a trace of mitragynine. There are several additional species of Kratom, such as Mitragyna Javanica that don’t contain any mitragynine, but look identical in virtually every way. Especially, once Kratom leaf is crushed or powdered, it becomes nearly impossible to see any difference with the naked eye. So, if you don’t know the company you are purchasing from, and if they seem to have ridiculously low prices on their product, there’s a chance it truly is too good to be true. When you purchase Kratom extract from us, you know exactly what you’re getting, you know that the product you’re purchasing is manufactured to food-grade standards, and that you’re buying from a company that has been around since the 1990’s. IAmShaman has sent close to 2 million orders and counting, and maintains customer database of several hundred thousand loyal customers. ShamansGarden was an ofshoot of IAmShaman, but’s operated by the same passionate people who started IAmShaman and made it into the juggernaut that it continues to be today. So, we love Kratom. We love crafting lab certified Kratom extract and offering it to you with the exact same specifications, month after month, year after year. We’re easy to find, and we’re not going anywhere. We pride ourselves not only in the level of service we offer, but in the quality of our products, whether it’s Kratom extract or any of the other 1000+ products we offer through IAmShaman and ShamansGarden. Bali Kratom Leaf by Keith | Apr 9, 2015 | Products Shaman’s Garden proudly offers Bali kratom leaf in two different forms, both as a powdered and a crushed kratom incense. Our kratom leaf incenses from Bali are plain leaf, without the addition of a kratom extract. You can make an extract from them or use them as-is” in aromatherapy applications or as an incense. Bali kratom leaf is rising in popularity as the gold standard for kratom incense in Indonesia, where most commercial kratom farms are located. Now for the basics: Bali kratom is a strain of Red Vein Kratom with darker reddish leaves. As a Red Vein variety, Bali kratom leaf is generally thought to have a more relaxing aura compared to the more energizing White Vein varieties. Despite the name, these days most Bali kratom is actually grown in Borneo, even though it was probably originally from Bali, a smaller island in the Indonesian archipelago. Why did the name Bali kratom stick? One reason might be that most of the ports where Bali kratom is exported to the West are still located in Bali. As kratom becomes more internationalized, the names that once associated kratom strains with a specific country of origin, such as Thai Red Vein or Borneo White Vein, have become more fluid; strains that used to be found only in one area are now grown on farms in multiple regions of Southeast Asia, as well as in India and some Western countries. Now origin names for kratom are more likely to refer to the strain’s appearance and chemical properties than any specific region where it was grown. As for Bali kratom leaf, in the kratom community this variety is thought to be a good starter strain for people who have never worked with kratom before. Although environmental and growing conditions can affect the chemical properties of the leaf, in general kratom from Bali has a well-balanced alkaloid content and tends to be relaxing when used in aromatherapy treatments. A good rule to remember is that Red Vein kratoms are generally thought to be relaxing while White Vein varieties and Maeng Da kratom are more energizing. All in all, Bali kratom leaf offers a pleasant balance and aroma at a quite affordable price. Kratom Tincture by Keith | Mar 27, 2015 | Products One of the most interesting forms of kratom available from vendors is kratom tincture , also sometimes called liquid kratom. Kratom tincture is made by macerating powdered or crushed kratom leaves in a solvent, typically alcohol, to extract the alkaloids in the herb. The best types of kratom tinctures are usually water-alcohol mixtures, since kratom’s diverse range of alkaloids is soluble in both water and alcohol. Benefits of Kratom Tincture: Shaman’s Garden sources our liquid extracts from Herb Spirits . Our liquid herbal extracts come in amber glass bottles ideal for long-term storage, with dropper caps so you can precisely measure the amount of extract you want to work with. One way to use kratom tincture is to spray it onto a neutral base of dried herbs, such as mullein , and let it dry to make an incense blend. Some people prefer kratom tincture because it’s easy to store and has a long shelf life compared to powdered forms of kratom extract. Kratom tincture tends to last longer because the alcohol in the tincture protects the alkaloids from exposure to oxygen, which can degrade mitragynine and other kratom compounds. Our kratom extracts are for external use in aromatherapy purposes and as an incense component only. How to Make Kratom Tincture: It’s easier than ever to buy high-quality kratom tinctures from vendors. However, we know some of you like to take the do-it-yourself route, especially if you want to stretch your kratom and your dollars! Although making kratom tincture is a little more involved and requires a few more tools than making kratom resin , the final product is a compact and long-lasting form of kratom that is surprisingly versatile. Read on to find out how to make kratom tincture at home. You Will Need: -Plain powdered or crushed kratom leaf (not an extract!) -40% ethyl alcohol. For those concerned about being exposed to alcohol, food-grade glycerin may be used instead . You can buy glycerin at most pharmacies. -Measuring cups -Digital scale -Extraction bottle. These glass or plastic bottles are chemically resistant and won’t crack or leak chemicals into your finished tincture. -Amber or blue glass bottle with dropper -Strainer -Funnel for pouring Optional but Useful: -Glycerin. This...