Due to these characteristics, this variety is commonly used by those dealing with pain as well as those simply looking for a relaxing mood boost; because of its sedative and relaxing qualities, this variety is often most suited to use at evenings and nights.
Red veins varieties exist in nearly all strains of kratom: Thai, Indo, Borneo and sometimes even Malaysian. Because of its demand, its large harvests and the fact that it is very commonly encountered growing in the wild, this vein type of kratom is also one of the most abundantly harvested vein types
Effects
As noted, red vein kratom characteristically tends to provide, sedation, relaxation and pain relief. Although these characteristics tend to hold true overall, it this does not mean that all reds will be abundant in these effects; some exceptional strains, such as red vein thai, can often be quite stimulating. For this reason, one should also pay attention to the particular strain of kratom alongside the vein color in order to obtain the needed effects, as the particular strain’s qualities can often overpower the vein type’s characteristic effects.
The most common effects and characteristics of a red vein strain are:
Pain Relief
Opiate W/D Relief
Anti-Anxiety
Sedation
Improved mental state and Positive Mood
Pain Relief
The most common effect that this variety of kratom has is pain relief. Looking through user reports, almost everyone using this plant for this purpose is using a red or green variety. Although there are green vein strains with potent pain relief potential, notably Borneo, Maeng da, Indo, and Bali, the red veined varieties tend to considerably more reliable in this regard (given that the leaf is of high quality).
While the research on kratom alkaloids in relation to vein color is in very early stages, research data published by Becket AH, Et al ., has some limited evidence to indicate that red vein strains are actually lower in mitragynine content, and higher in 7-OH-mitragynine, which is now regarded as kratom’s primary pain killing alkaloid; this research seems to support anecdotal reports by users.
According to vast amounts of anecdotal evidence (and some limited scientific research, too), anyone who is looking to use kratom for pain relief would be good to start with a strain such as a Red Vein Borneo, or Red Vein Indo kratom — strains which are well known for their potent analgesic effects.
Relaxation and Sedation
Almost any time you encounter great pain relief potential in kratom, you will almost always find some form of sedation and relaxation. While there are exceptions to this rule, such as in a minority of Thai strains and Green Maeng Da strains, it generally holds true.
The reason for this is that 7-OH-mitragynine, which is the primary pain-relieving alkaloid, is also largely responsible for some of the sedative and relaxing effects of this plant. There are also other alkaloids in this variety of kratom that contribute to these relaxing effects, such as Mitraphylline, a muscle relaxant, and Tetrahydroalstonine, an anti-adrenergic (anti-adrenaline) compound.
The relaxation and sedation effects of kratom can be very useful in the evenings/nights, but can sometimes interfere during a busy day, especially for those who happen to be sensitive to the sedating effects of kratom or those with work too demanding to work with the effects of this plant. For this reason, those without distracting or debilitating pain are often recommended to use less sedating strains during the day in order to get the most out of this plant.
Standardization
Occasionally, when people try kratom for the first time, they don’t seem to notice any effects from it. With most reds, however, this seems much less common. While green vein strains, and white vein strains can affect people in dramatically different ways, red varieties seem to have much more stable effects among different users. Because of this, we suggest new users to check out some red vein kratom reviews or check out our analysis of different strains to find a variety which fits your needs.
Notes of Interest
This variety of kratom seems to thrive in diverse conditions, from plantations to jungles; we have seen red vein trees growing in knee deep water, as well as in much drier environments (curiously, both of their lives produced abnormally strong effects). This versatility is a boon for growers and users alike, and because this variety of leaf is also one of if not the most demanded variety, supply remains more stable.
Because research on kratom is in such early stages (and largely underfunded) in comparison to many other plants and medicines, it is difficult to say exactly why red vein strains of kratom have the characteristics they do, or even why they are so climate adaptable and grow wild so readily in Indonesia. Hopefully as this incredibly versatile plant becomes more accepted, research will increase and prove to be a great source of information and guidance for those in severe need of it as well as those who simply find it a useful plant ally.
Like usual, we suggest you don’t buy red vein kratom capsules due to the negative publicity and shady tactics that accompany many of these “gas station” brands. For those who prefer capsules, however, there are a variety of capsule machines such as cap-m-quik which are not only are convenient and easy to use, but will save you a considerable amount of money over the long-run.
In conclusion, for those trying to find the right vein type for you: reds are one of if not the most commonly used variety of leaf due to their characteristically strong pain relief, relaxation, sedation, and their strong effects in easing opiate withdrawal symptoms; they also to have very stable and reliable effects in comparison to other vein types.