The name Maeng Da is translated as ‘pimp grade/top quality’ product, which is very agreeable, but the story of its origin, widely spread and quoted on internet, does not sound credible.
So what does the name Maeng Da really mean and where did it come from? Let’s take a closer look.

 

Various Versions

Maeng da is the Thai equivalent of the strongest Indonesian kratom called Horn.
Just like Horn it has characteristic sharp growths on the front of the leaf at its spike on both sides. These outgrowths resemble the tail part of the body of a sea creature named Horsehoe Crab, which in Thai is…………….. Maeng Da!

 

 

The term Maeng Da has three meanings in the Thai language.
It means a water bug – a popular delicacy here, it also refers to a lazy man and finally the aforementioned water creature, whose tail part very much resembles the shape of a Maeng Da kratom leaf.

 

 

On the Internet Maeng Da is interpreted as a term for ‘pimp’, which could be related to the second meaning of ‘lazy man’, however, in Thai language, there is no association between the word ‘pimp’ and top quality, as there is in slang English, thus the whole, generally accepted story falls and It is highly likely that the explanation lies in the resemblance to a water creature with aggressive, sharp protrusions.
In Addition, before in Thailand Kratom occurred wildly in the forests, most often in the year-round moist forests on the southern coasts, where there were also the aforementioned water creatures.

 

 

A Closer look at Thai Kratom Maeng Da

 

Maeng Da Variants

Kratom Maeng Da is the strongest type of Thai Kratom and is grown and processed in all three basic colours such as white, green and red.
It is a kratom with a very wide spectrum of effects ranging from highly stimulating to strongly sedative and analgesic.

 

Thai Maeng Da Effects

All three colours have all these spectrums of effects, which can be modulated by adjusting the dosage. Across all Thai kratom varieties, smaller doses generally provide stimulating effects, enhancing concentration, energy, and motivation. In contrast, larger doses yield sedative and analgesic effects, accompanied by feelings of euphoria and relaxation.

 

 

But besides that, it is still true that White kratom, with higher mitragynine content and minimal 7-hydromitragynine, tends to be stimulating, energetic, and enhances concentration. Conversely, red kratom, which contains more 7-hydromitragynine, is primarily analgesic and suitable for relaxation. In upcoming articles, we’ll delve into the effects of various kratom types. For now, we’ve created a simplified menu of categories based on their effects.

 

Maeng Da Availability

We currently offer all three colours of Kratom Maeng Da in our shop, sourced from small family farm in Patum Thani province, and we will continue to expand our Kratom selection.

We are still offering a 20% discount on all types of kratom in our shop – explore Maeng Da.