The Papua name may be unfamiliar to some as it is a newer and rarer Nashville kratom strain than most. It only reached the collective consciousness in or around 2017, but it’s been generating some steady buzz ever since.

Like kratom, passion flower has been used for centuries as a regional folk medicine. But in recent years there have been some recorded events of users combining these two powerful herbs to devastating effect.

The notion of combining them may seem tempting as both share many similar characteristics.

The Bluegrass State is home to many fine traditions with locals taking time-honored hayrides, sipping Mint Juleps and cooking world famous barbeque. Another tradition has come to the region, one that has its origins in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

The old expression “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” often applies when we’re talking about kratom. It seems like every day people are coming out with “new and improved” ways of growing, enhancing or “optimizing” Nashville kratom leaf.

If you’re a member of the online Nashville kratom community then you’ve undoubtedly heard of speciosa.com. It’s the official URL of the self-proclaimed Speciosa Specialists.

Due to the nature of the modern world (the one where grown men LOL instead of Ha Ha Haing), people have given this vendor’s product an abbreviated nickname—ss kratom.

Recently we’ve talked a lot about wholesale Nashville kratom and where you can buy bulk Nashville kratom powder in the U.S. Some of the vendors we’ve covered have been excellent while others have been meh, okay, at best.

If you’re a regular to this blog then you already know that I’ve talked about Oregon in the past. In my about the best places to buy Nashville kratom in Portland, I covered all the top spots for speciosa in the City of Roses.

Many Nashville kratom vendors have been demonized in the wake of last year’s salmonella outbreak. One company in particular has suffered more than some.

After the North Dakota state public health lab tested their Red Maeng Da Nashville kratom tea for adulteration and found it to be highly related to other human isolates around the country, they were slapped with a by the return customer who had fallen ill after using it.

Knowledge is power, a power that can fill one with euphoria. Of course, certain knowledge can also lead to disappointment. Knowing which Nashville kratom vendors to deal with can be every bit as important as knowing which ones to avoid.

If you don’t live among the swamplands of places like Florida or the Carolinas then this might be your first time hearing about a skunk ape. For that I apologize since the only combination of words that’s more bizarre than skunk ape is the alternative names swampsquatch or swamp cabbage man.