Kratom can be enjoyed in more ways than just the traditional “chewing on dried leaves” method. Kratom resin is one of the innovative ways from which you can gain all the kratom benefits. It is currently the most high-in-demand product in the Kratom industry and is best known for its thick, hard exterior. It is brown and, most importantly, the most concentrated form of kratom extract.
But is it just that, or is there more mystery to it? If so, how is it different from other Kratom extracts? Also, what makes long-term Kratom users suddenly turn to resin? What benefits does it offer?
What Exactly Is Kratom Resin?
Kratom resin is a highly concentrated, hard, and dark brown form of Kratom extract. Since Kratom extract is the most concentrated form of Kratom powder, it is made by processing the Kratom powder in a series of extraction processes, producing the final product in the form of powder, liquid, or solid. Kratom resin is a harder and stickier version of the extract.
As most people have defined it, its consistency is similar to honey or tar. Therefore, it stands out from the typical powdered, liquid, and dried leaf forms of Kratom.
Meaning: Kratom resin is a solid Kratom extract.
How Is Kratom Resin Made?
Most of the Kratom extracts are produced the same way. Fresh Kratom whole leaves or Kratom powder go through a series of processes. The production method typically starts with an alcohol-based extraction method or (more often) boiling. Later, the Kratom base is evaporated, followed by the cooling process. Along the process, citric acid is added to enhance the concentration and to produce the most concentrated form of Kratom.
To get the most extreme Kratom extract, i.e., Kratom resin, repeating the extraction process is required. The yielded solution is highly concentrated due to the heavy evaporation process, letting the maximum vaporization of the liquid from the Kratom mixture.
The remaining substance is then allowed to cool down, resulting in a hard, thick, and brown resin block. The brown color is due to the highly condensed plant composition within the Kratom block. Its tough, block-like exterior resembles glass and is easily crushable for consumption.
How To Make Your Own Kratom Resin?
According to most Kratom users, finding Kratom resin is like crossing a river — rather challenging. Therefore, many people — who are interested in testing resin — make one for themselves at home.
The resin-making process at home is rather simple. However, one must practice caution and ensure safety while making. Considering that it requires a thorough boiling and evaporation process, you can:
- Boil Kratom powder or dried leaves in a saucepan and steep it for 10-15 minutes.
- Neatly strain or filter out the plant matter from the boiling water to ensure no leaf matter is left behind.
- Boil the Kratom base for another 7-8 minutes till the color darkens, and little to no liquid is left.
- Spread out the thick mixture on a flat open pan or surface and let it dry for a few days until it completely hardens.
- As resin is hard, which makes it difficult to consume, you will need to break down the hard Kratom blocks and add those to any food or beverage of your choice.
While the process of making resin is easy, it is time-consuming. In addition to that, there is one complication that most Kratom users find themselves asking or wondering:
What is the concentration of the Kratom resin you just made?
Now, let’s learn a bit about homemade resin concentration and how to learn more about it.
How to Know the Concentration of Your Homemade Kratom Resin?
Since Kratom resin is the most concentrated and processed form of Kratom’s best alkaloids and some other compounds, it’s safe to say that its effects are rather powerful.
However, no matter how powerful and precisely you have measured it at home, it is still quite impossible to estimate its concentration.
But there is always a way. And you just need to dig up more!
Instead of one whole number, resin concentration is typically measured by reducing the Kratom grams used to make 1 gram of resin. For reference, if one were to reduce 8 grams of Kratom powder to make one gram of resin, the package would be labeled as “8 x Kratom resin.”
The ‘n x Kratom resin’ suggests that this product is ‘n’ times more powerful than the original Kratom product.
How to Use Kratom Resin?
Without a doubt, the best thing about consuming resin is its versatility. And for that very reason, it gets the most points.
For most people — who do not particularly enjoy the strong, bitter taste of Kratom — adding hard, solid chunks of resin to hot beverages, teas, or even smoothies helps mask the bitter taste and makes it more palatable. In no time, the hard blocks will melt in the beverage. That said, the heat will allow the strong Kratom alkaloids inside to activate, further simplifying the process by eliminating the need to prepare a separate Kratom tea.
Moreover, you would need no time to spare separating the leaves from your beverage, as that has been well taken care of before.
In addition to that, the toss-and-wash method is also applicable if the bitter taste does not bother you at all. Furthermore, when crushed, the hard resin block can be placed into empty capsules for consumption by swallowing the capsule.
Warning: Kratom Safety and Use
According to most Kratom experts, the best way to consume Kratom resin is by using it sparsely due to its high alkaloid concentration. This makes it unsuitable for regular use, especially for newcomers or experienced users exploring it cautiously.
Its intense effects stem from its high alkaloid levels, but the exact concentration may vary, making its contents uncertain. Reliable Kratom vendors avoid selling resin due to these risks.
The bottom line: If you decide to try resin, exercise caution. It’s not a suitable daily substitute for Kratom and should be used in moderate amounts to minimize overdose risk and prevent tolerance buildup from its concentrated nature.
Important Safety Concerns Regarding Kratom Resin
As we’ve learned Kratom resin is a super concentrated extract and has some powerful effects; it makes sense if you have a few concerns about using it.
1. Tolerance Risk
Knowing that it is highly concentrated and gives off strong effects, one should practice caution before starting with resin first.
Veterians advise that starting with resin might not be a wise choice, as it requires high tolerance. And one can only build that after frequently using other Kratom products, that too in large amounts.
But what happens if you consume resin frequently?
Other Kratom products, such as powders, extracts, pills, dried leaves, or gummies, won’t be as effective as they were before. Simple!
This is all because it has a high concentration, unlike other Kratom products. Therefore, it is best to consume resin products in moderation and not go overboard with their use.
2. Concentration Problems
Have you ever wondered why most Kratom brands don’t sell resin products?
It’s because calculating and knowing the exact resin concentration is another big concern. Granted that its extraction process is rather extensive and requires more careful handling than other Kratom products, the final yield of the product is varied. This is the reason why Kratom resin products do not make it to the market very often.
Only a few Kratom brands will offer various resin products that are lab-formulated and standardized to meet your expectations.
Responsible Kratom Information
If you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your plant-based experience, start with learning more about Kratom yourself!
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The Final Takeaway
Kratom extracts are concentrated Kratom products and have the most potent Kratom alkaloid composition. Noting that veterans advise fresh users to always start with a small amount at first and then gradually up the dosage.
However, the form of Kratom used or how the Kratom product is used depends on the user. The key is to start with a low, comfortable dose and increase the dosage per desired effect.
Heather lives with her husband and two children in beautiful British Columbia. Her passion has always been to enhance the lives of others by helping them reach their own personal goals and accomplishments. Content management is her specialty, and writing is what she does best. Her love for helping others lead her to the cannabis and kratom scene, where she saw an immense gap between patients and medicine that can help them.
