If you’re interested in kratom, at some point you may have found yourself wondering “what’s the difference between kratom strains?’ or even, ‘what are the best kratom strains’? Well, if you’ve been hoping to find a kratom strain chart to help you figure out the difference between kratoms strains, look no further!

Well, the answer to the first question we definitely know- and for the second question, it really matters what kind of effect you’re hoping to get out of your kratom! We’re going to go over the most common effects of many kratom strains, and even look at a kratom strains chart that’ll help show similarities & differences. Kratom charts like this are meant to help you understand quickly & easily what the best strain for you might be based on the effects it’s known for. 

Let’s dive in.

The Differences Between Kratom Veins & Strains

Let’s dive right into what the difference is between kratom veins! There are three major kratom veins and a fourth that’s making its way onto the scene. They are:

• White Vein
• Green Vein
• Red Vein and,
• Yellow Vein (this is sometimes called Gold Vein)

Each of these veins has many subtypes, or strains, inside of it. However, each kratom vein tends to have a specific type of effect.

White Vein kratom is typically energizing and focusing while Green Vein kratom is usually good for elevating positivity and sociability. Meanwhile, Red Vein kratom tends to be relaxing and calming. Yellow Vein kratom usually sits between white vein and green vein in terms of effects, with lower levels of energy and positivity.

Where do kratom veins come from? Kratom vein colors are literally a reference to the veins of the kratom leaves. As a kratom plant matures, the veins inside the leaves change color- from white, to green, to red. White vein leaves are the youngest and most energizing, while red vein leaves are the oldest and most relaxing. 

Kratom Strains

Kratom strains are more specific types of kratom and are typically named based on the color of the vein and the region that they’re from. For example, a White Bali would signify a white vein strain from Bali and a Red Indo would signify a red vein from Indonesia. Green Malay would point to a green vein from Malaysia, and so on!

The effects of these strains are definitely impacted by their place of origin, as the plant accumulates a different alkaloid content based on the soil & region it is grown in.

What About Maeng Da?

Maeng Da is a type of kratom, but the name doesn’t refer to a place. Rather, Maeng Da is a sign of strength. To learn more about the meaning of Maeng Da, read our blog about it here.

What’s the Best Kratom Strain For Me?

Take a look at our kratom strain guide, or look for the effects symbols on our product pages, and see what strain might have the perfect effect for you!

These symbols are meant to describe the effect most commonly felt with each strain.

• Lighting bolt is energy
• Moon is sleep/relaxation
• Smiley is mood
• And the cross is relief

When you select a product on our website these symbols pop up like so:

But, we’ve also created a kratom chart that compiles many of our favorite strains so you can compare and contrast them in order to pick the strain that would suit you the best!

Lets’ Check Out Our Kratom Strain Chart:

Don’t See the Strain You Want?

We couldn’t fit every option we carry into our kratom strain chart, it would have been HUGE! Don’t fret! Just visit the product page on our website to find the icons there! There will also be a brief product description that should help you understand what common effects of that strain are.

Get High-Quality Kratom from GRH Kratom!

Once you’ve found the strain you want, check out all the products we have to offer. We have lots of kratom for sale so you’re sure to find the best kratom strains for your needs.

Jasmin Weber

Jasmin Weber has been working in the kratom & CBD industry for 3 years with Grassroots Harvest and GRH Kratom. She regularly writes content for both the cannabis and kratom websites of these stores & can also be found featured on related sites around the web.