The Importance of Herbal Medicine in Modern Society

The Importance of Herbal Medicine in Modern Society

Despite the large and growing arsenal of drugs and surgical interventions available to (most of) the global public, the importance of herbal medicine has not diminished ‘ in fact, herbal medicine may be more important than ever. With advances in research on...
A Brief History of Herbal Medicine

A Brief History of Herbal Medicine

Herbs today are experiencing a worldwide renaissance, with around 75% of the world’s population using herbs to meet their basic health needs. But is the effectiveness of herbal medicine confirmed, and is it really as ancient as we think? Join us as we explore a...
Different Types of Alternative Medicine

Different Types of Alternative Medicine

What is now referred to as ‘alternative medicine’ was the standard of care in every civilization until the synthesis and patenting of aspirin in 1899. Since that time, ‘conventional’ doctors have gradually come to use synthesized drugs as the...
Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Have you ever noticed that there are some people who never (or rarely) seem to get sick, and others pick up everything that’s going around? Have you ever wondered why? While there are many factors that affect our immune systems ‘ including our age and...
Kratom and Coffee: Champions of the Rubiaceae Family

Kratom and Coffee: Champions of the Rubiaceae Family

If you’ve read even a brief introduction to the kratom plant and where it comes from, you’ll probably know that this rainforest tree is part of the Rubiaceae or coffee family. But how closely are kratom and coffee actually related, and what exactly do they...
Thailand Kratom Explained

Thailand Kratom Explained

Kratom in Thailand has a long history as a native medicinal leaf used to increase energy and stamina. An evergreen plant in the Rubiaceae family that grows naturally in the southern part of Thailand, kratom leaves have been used both by manual laborers and in...
Why Kratom Herbal Supplements are on the Rise

Why Kratom Herbal Supplements are on the Rise

A relatively unknown herb in the United States until the early 2010s, the use of kratom herbal supplements has experienced an unprecedented boom over the last ten years. Estimates from the American Kratom Association place the number of Americans who use kratom daily...
What to Expect from the Koko Kratom Blog!

What to Expect from the Koko Kratom Blog!

When you’re looking for a kratom forum that provides the most reliable and up-to-date information, it can be hard to cut through user opinions and get to the facts. At Koko Kratom, we’re here to provide the top information from trustworthy sources so that...
The Importance of Selecting Trustworthy Kratom Vendors

The Importance of Selecting Trustworthy Kratom Vendors

Farmers, plantation workers, and seafarers in Southeast Asia have used Mitragyna speciosa leaves purchased from local kratom vendors since at least the 19th century to achieve what they report as energy boosts and reduced sensations of pain. Students in Malaysia are...
A Breakdown of the Different Kratom Products Today

A Breakdown of the Different Kratom Products Today

If you love kratom as much as we do, you’ll be excited to discover that there are many new kratom products on the market today ‘ including everything from stem and vein kratom to chewing gum and skin care items. Read on to discover all the kratom-based...