Kratom Effects – The Complete Guide to Strains, Dosage & Legality

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a plant from the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, mainly from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The dried leaves have been used traditionally in the region for centuries. In Germany, kratom is available as a botanical collector's item and ethnobotanical.

Important note: We sell kratom exclusively as an ethnobotanical collector's item, not intended for consumption. Sales are made only to persons aged 18 and over. This page is intended for factual information. We make no statements about effects, and no content constitutes medical advice or a recommendation to consume. The BfArM warns against the use of kratom. If you have health questions, please consult a doctor.

What is kratom?

Mitragyna speciosa is a tree from the coffee family (Rubiaceae) that is native to Southeast Asia. The leaves contain over 40 different alkaloids, of which mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are the most frequently studied. In the ethnobotanical literature, kratom is known as a traditional plant that was used in various cultures of Southeast Asia.

Kratom strains

Kratom is traditionally categorised according to the colour of the leaf veins and the region of origin. The colours result from different harvest times and drying methods, which influences the alkaloid profile of the dried leaves.

Red kratom

Red kratom is obtained from more mature leaves and harvested later in the year. The best-known strain is Red Maeng Da, originally from Thailand. Red kratom has attracted the greatest interest in ethnobotanical research.

Green kratom

Green kratom is obtained from leaves of medium maturity. Pure Green is one of the most frequently offered strains on the European market.

White kratom

White kratom is obtained from younger leaves. Borneo White is a well-known strain from Borneo and is characterised by an alkaloid profile that differs from red or green kratom.

→ View all kratom strains as collector's items

Kratom and other botanical collector's items

In addition to kratom, we carry other ethnobotanical collector's items:

Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum): succulent from South Africa, traditionally used by the San peoples → Kanna in the shop
Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea): aquatic plant from the Nile region, documented in Egyptian history → Blue lotus in the shop
CBD products: from industrial hemp, THC content below 0.3% → CBD Vapes

Legal situation in Germany 2026

Not listed in the BtMG (Narcotics Act)
Not listed in the NpSG (New Psychoactive Substances Act)
Not approved as a medicinal product by the BfArM
Not approved as a novel food in the EU
Sale as a botanical collector's item possible under certain conditions
Sale to persons under 18 prohibited

As of May 2026: Kratom can be purchased in Germany as a botanical collector's item. The BfArM warns against its use. There are discussions about possible stricter regulation. The legal situation may change.

Frequently asked questions

Is kratom prohibited in Germany?

No, kratom is currently not prohibited. It is listed neither in the BtMG nor in the NpSG. It is sold in a legal grey area, as kratom is not approved as a medicinal product or food.