About
About Kratom Finder.
An independent directory for US kratom — brands, strains, retailers, and safety. No affiliate payola. No 7-OH whitewashing. Medically reviewed.
Mission
Our purpose.
Kratom is one of the most-searched and least-reviewed supplements in the US. 30k monthly searches for 'kratom near me' hit a retail experience of inconsistent quality, inconsistent regulation, and brands marketing 'safe' extracts without disclosing dependence risk. We're the independent directory that makes the quality gradient visible.
We don't sell kratom. We don't take brand sponsorships. Our rankings are editorial, we flag 7-OH products with red-vein warnings, and our safety content is medically reviewed before publication.
Methodology
How we evaluate brands.
Transparent sourcing
Country and region of origin disclosed. Supplier chain auditable where possible.
AKA-GMP compliance
American Kratom Association Good Manufacturing Practices certification is the baseline quality bar.
Published lab results
Mitragynine content, 7-OH content, heavy metals, microbial contamination, solvents. Per-batch COAs.
Extract and 7-OH flagging
If a brand sells concentrated extracts or 7-OH products, we disclose that on every card with a red-vein warning.
Withdrawal-aware framing
Physical dependence is real with regular kratom use. We publish that, not marketing copy.
Editorial independence
No brand has paid for placement or softened a warning.
We earn affiliate commissions on some outbound links — that revenue supports editorial operations. It does not change rankings, safety framing, or 7-OH warnings. If a brand contradicts our safety standards, we say so.
Medical review
Clinical oversight.
Board-Certified Physician — University of California, Irvine
Dr. Irvine Russell, M.D.
Dr. Russell reviews clinical and safety content on Kratom Finder. Board-certified physician with training at UCI School of Medicine and a focus on plant-derived bioactives, pharmacology, toxicology, and nutraceutical safety. Also serves as medical reviewer for ShrooMap, HoneyPackFinder, MadHoneyFinder, and KavaFinders.
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Harm reduction ecosystem.
Sister site
ShrooMap.com
Mushroom supplement + retailer directory — 880+ retail locations, functional mushroom brands, dosage calculator.
Sister site
HoneyPackFinder.com
Honey-pack safety + store locator — FDA enforcement database, sildenafil/tadalafil lab results, interaction checker.
Sister site
MadHoneyFinder.com
Grayanotoxin rhododendron honey — Nepalese + Turkish mad honey brands, jurisdiction legality.
Sister site
KavaFinders.com
Independent kava bar and drink directory — Piper methysticum brands, noble-vs-tudei education, safety.