Kratom Quality Control

It is a known fact that Kratom is an alternative medicine product that is derived from a South East Asian tree that has a similar name. Several companies or manufacturers have produced different types of kratom products from the leaves of the tree. Generally, people can find creams, dried leaves, lotions, soaps, ointments, powders, capsules, and tinctures of kratom in the market. The procedure for extracting the compounds or content of kratom requires usage of other products like alcohol. It also requires machines and other equipment. Many companies use modern technological methods while others continue to use the traditional procedures. With such complex processes, it is important that companies or manufacturers make sure that the product produced is not contaminated with anything.

 

With such in regard, some of the best companies that produce kratom start their quality control procedure from the time the plant or herb is harvested to the time the final product is packed. Some companies have their own farms of kratom plant while others get it from a farm that they have personally selected. Companies that have farms usually maintain the quality of the soil wherein the herb is planted. The farm environment is also maintained in a way that it can meet the natural habitat of the plant. Thus, the temperature and moisture levels are usually adjusted to how they are in South East Asia. For both companies that grow and do not grow their own kratom herbs, they make sure that the harvesting technique is strictly followed. Such will be easier for those who have their own farms. The other, on the other hand, will be quite difficult.

 

However, good manufacturers who get kratom leaves from another source do certain procedures to ensure that the leaves are of high quality. Such is also applied by some companies that grow their own herbs. In general, such manufacturers have a team of experts who will inspect the color, smell or aroma, and overall appearance of the leaves. They also make sure that the harvested leaves have been packed and stored properly. In addition, these companies send the harvested leaves to an independent or third-party laboratory. The laboratory will be the one to analyze the alkaloid and chemical level of the leaves and this is highly recommended procedure since the professionals who will be working on them are highly trained. The independent laboratory is also responsible for determining the specific kratom strain.

 

After the leaves have been carefully analyzed and inspected, they will then be shipped back to the manufacturer in safe and proper manner. The manufacturers will then process the leaves into the different forms of kratom. After which, a team of professionals or analysts will then learn more about the produced product. They will check the concentration of the product so that it can be labelled properly. It will also undergo chemical and contaminant testing to ensure that no other factors have been introduced during the process. The product will then be packed and sealed properly and will still be inspected by a team to ensure that the packaging is done correctly. Thus, people who will buy Kratom products should look into the processing techniques of the manufacturers.