What is Yellow Kratom? - Effects, Uses, and More

Quick Intro: What Is Kratom?

Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Its leaves have been used in traditional wellness practices for centuries. Now, it's catching on big-time in the U.S. wellness scene. Think: clean energy, relaxation, and good vibes, all from a single plant.

But there’s one strain that really raises eyebrows: Yellow Vein Kratom.
What is it? How’s it made? Is it actually yellow?

The Curious Origins of Yellow Kratom

Here’s the twist: Yellow Kratom doesn’t refer to a natural vein color on the leaf at harvest like Red, Green, or White strains.

Instead, the “yellow” hue comes from a special drying technique, usually using White Vein Kratom as the base.

Most popular theory:

• White Vein leaves are dried longer (sometimes in sunlight), causing a chemical transformation that affects both the color and the alkaloid profile.

Fun fact: This method is kinda like Bentuangie Kratom, which is fermented after harvest.

Other Theories About Yellow Kratom

The origin story of Yellow Kratom is still a bit of a mystery. Some alternative theories include:

• The Blend Theory
  A mix of Red, White, and Green strains combined into one blend.

• The Aged Leaf Theory
  Leaves that were left on the tree to mature longer than usual, supposedly becoming a “4th stage” in the Kratom life cycle.

While interesting, most of these theories don’t have consistent results. We stand by the drying-process theory!

Yellow Kratom vs. Gold Kratom

Contrary to what people believe, “Yellow” and “Gold” Kratom are the same thing. However, “Gold” or “Royal” Kratom refers to an exceptionally high-quality Yellow strain. The terms are used interchangeably. 

At Happy Hippo, we carry a couple of Yellow strains that we refer to as “Gold” quality. Examples include (Gold Bali) Royal Golden and (Yellow/Gold Maeng Da) Sunshine Hippo. 

How Yellow Kratom Feels: Effects + Benefits

Thanks to its unique processing, Yellow Kratom has a distinct alkaloid profile, which means it feels totally different from other strains.

Common Effects:

• Gentle, long-lasting mood boost

• Balanced energy (not too much, not too little)

• Mental clarity and emotional calm

• Soothing without being sleepy

Understanding Kratom Speeds

Kratom speeds categorize strains based on their overall resonance and effects on a spectrum between Energy and Relaxation. We developed this technique to help our customers who are new to Kratom better understand what effects a certain strain will provide without being too focused on the vein color or origin. 

The Kratom Speeds are Fast, Moderate, or Slow. 

• Fast Speed Kratom  = Energy/Motivation/Productivity

• Moderate Speed Kratom = Balance between Fast and Slow

• Slow Speed Kratom = Relaxation/Discomfort Relief/Restful Sleep

Best Yellow Kratom Strains (According to Our Herd)

Yellow Maeng Da

Yellow Maeng Da is one of the most popular Yellow Kratom strains. It provides clean energy and lots of happiness. We always say that Yellow Maeng Da is one of the best strains to start your day!

Yellow Bali

Yellow Bali Kratom is much more relaxing than Yellow Maeng Da. However, it isn’t too much to handle. It’s very gentle. You won’t feel too sleepy or lethargic.

Yellow Borneo

Yellow Borneo Kratom has its own “fan club” of Kratom users. It’s known for its amazing deep relaxation effects. This one is great for easing discomfort or helping you get a good night's sleep.

Yellow Vietnam

Yellow Vietnam Kratom is invigorating. It provides a unique type of energy that’s refreshing and long-lasting

Yellow Sumatra