Potency in kratom refers to the concentration of active alkaloids, chiefly mitragynine, present in a given product. It is a property of the material, distinct from how much of it a person uses.
Potency varies by strain, harvest, and processing, and is highest in extracts and lowest in plain leaf. Because labels and trade names do not reliably indicate it, a Certificate of Analysis is the dependable measure. See Kratom Alkaloids Explained and the COA and Lab Testing guide.
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