Kratom

Kratom, also known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a botanical herb indigenous of South East Asia whose leaves contain a spectrum of psychoactive properties. The effects of kratom have been credited to the presence of alkaloids unique to the plant, primarily the compounds mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. Although research is still in its preliminary phase and no FDA-approved uses have been issued, kratom has demonstrated efficacy in treating a variety of chronic medical conditions, with use cases ranging from pain killer to muscle relaxant.

Anresco Laboratories offers comprehensive analytical services to verify the absence of harmful contaminants in kratom products and ensure safety for human consumption.

Kratom

Basic Microbiological Analyses:

  • Aerobic Plate Count (aka Standard Plate Count)
  • Coliforms
  • Escherichia coli (E.coli)

  • Salmonella
  • Yeast and Mold Count

AHPA Recommended Microbial Limits for Botanical Products
Dried Unprocessed HerbsPowdered botanical extracts
Standard Plate Count10,000,000 (107) cfu/gram10,000 (104) cfu/gram
Yeast and Mold Count100,000 (105) cfu/gram1,000 (103) cfu/gram
Total Coliforms10,000 (104) cfu/gram100 (102) cfu/gram
Escherichia coliNot detected in 10 gramsNot detected in 10 grams
SalmonellaNot detected in 25 gramsNot detected in 25 grams

The AHPA is only one organization that sets microbial limits for herbal products. You can view and compare limits from other organizational standards here.

Additional Microbiological Analyses:

  • Bacillus cereus
  • Lactobacillus Organisms
  • Pseudomonas
  • E. coli 0157:H7

  • Shigella
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Streptococcus
  • Listeria

Heavy Metals:

  • Arsenic
  • Cadmium

  • Lead
  • Mercury

Please contact us for more information on other analyses not shown on this list.