Red Vein Kratom
A variety of Kratom
The most sedating and analgesic kratom variety. Favored for pain relief, relaxation, and sleep.
Quick Reference
- Primary effects
- Anxiety Relief, Relaxation, Sedation, Pain Relief
- Also comes with
- Nausea, Euphoria
- Onset
- 20-40 min
- Duration
- 4-6 hours
- Intensity
- Moderate-strong
- Legal status
- Legal (US)
- Evidence level
- Community consensus
How this variety differs
Red vein kratom gets its name from the red coloration of the leaf's central vein. It is the most popular vein color among kratom users seeking pain relief and relaxation. Red vein varieties tend to have higher concentrations of 7-hydroxymitragynine relative to mitragynine compared to other vein colors, which shifts the alkaloid profile toward more potent opioid receptor activity. This makes red vein the most sedating and analgesic option — and also the variety most associated with dependence risk at high or frequent doses. Common red vein cultivars include Red Bali, Red Maeng Da, and Red Borneo.
Effects
Primary effects
Strong anxiolytic effects
Deep physical relaxation
Most sedating vein color
Strongest pain relief of all vein colors
Also comes with
Notable euphoria at moderate doses
Potential adverse effects
More common with red vein due to higher potency
Dosage
Dosage guidance for this variety will be added via the CMS.