Fresh leaf refers to kratom leaves used soon after harvest, before they are dried and ground, as they are traditionally consumed in kratom’s native range. Because fresh leaves perish quickly, they are rarely available outside Southeast Asia.
Nearly all kratom sold in the United States is dried and processed into powder, capsules, or extracts, since drying makes the material shelf-stable for shipping and storage. See What Is Kratom for background on the plant.
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