Fresh-Kratom Reviews! #2: Green Malay

Here is my first review: White Borneo

Next up: Green Malay

This time I was at work, on my one overnight per week. I figured it would be a good time to try the Green Malay. Popped open the bag and took a teaspoon and a half. At this point in time I had a lot of paperwork to catch up on, so I went into the office to get myself situated and figure out what I had to do.

The Green Malay took a noticeably longer time than most kratoms I’ve had to come into its own. At first I felt a very mild, almost unnoticeable feeling of muscle relaxation and mood improvement. It was probably about 20 minutes in as I was sitting at the desk writing out my forms.

It took about an hour, but finally the full effect came into play. The best way I can describe the Green Malay is “happy powder”. It’s definitely not the strain that will get you up and to the gym, and it’s not the strain you want before going to sleep -- but if you’re an overthinker, you get anxiety, your mind messes with you by never just shutting off for awhile, definitely give this strain a try.

My motivation to do my paperwork had been noticeably improved, I felt myself slipping hypnotically into my work more easily than I usually do. Normally I write a few sentences and I’m already looking up at the computer for a new song or looking at the clock etc. but I felt that the wave of “chill” that the Green brought on, and I reckon that it stopped me a few times from losing focus when normally I might’ve.

I felt much less tense that morning. In my opinion the Green Malay is utterly perfect for someone who is trying to kill off some ADHD symptoms without the use of prescription stimulants. It’s not going to be like Adderall in powder form, but it really took the edge off enough for me to find my “flow state” much more easily. I enjoyed this one a lot, and because of my personal struggles with focusing and not overthinking things, it’s definitely going to be a regular staple in my inventory.

Another benefit the Green Malay might have for people is as an anti-depressant. It definitely improved my mood, I felt a little more giddy and upbeat while I worked. I think partly because I was realizing the effect it had on my focus, and partly because it just has that anxiolytic effect by nature.

Would I buy this strain? Yes! I plan on it. This strain’s effects is a great benefit to me personally. If you’re similar to me in the habit of not being able to turn your brain off and having trouble focusing because of it -- I would highly recommend trying this one out. If you’re having a shit day and having one of those “I need a drink” feelings but you don’t feel like getting drunk -- I think this could be a nice extra supplement for improving your mood that day.

TL;DR

Type: Moderate 0-1hour “come up” 1-2.5h “peak” 2.5-5h “after-glow”

Amount taken: ~3.5g

• Mild taste (as with many greens)
• Mild euphoria
• “ADHD” killer
• Weakens anxiety / tendency for overthinking
• Not speedy, not great for physical activity IMO
• Slight “crash” which just feels like a mild drowsiness for an hour or so. Can be cured by a cup of coffee.

Next up: Red Horned! The next two reviews will be the slow strains :)