'Asian marijuana': what is kratom, products from which are offered in New York

CBD Kratom took root last week on the Upper West Side. They conducted a test discovery of their new location on the Upper West Side. Patch.

CBD Kratom is the largest private chain cannabis and kratom in the United States. It opened on Friday, December 3, at 2039 Broadway (between 70th and 71st Streets).

The grand opening of the store will take place on December 10.

Here's a quick explanation of what Kratom is:

• Kratom is a tree that grows naturally in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.
• There isn't much research on kratom, according to WebMD, but doctors believe it can attach "to the same parts of a nerve cell as opioid pain relievers and create a similar effect in your brain."
• “In different doses, it has different effects. It is a stimulant that makes you feel more energized in small doses. In large doses, it can cause drowsiness or a condition lived in sleep, "- said in the message.
• The FDA does not approve of the use of Kratom.

CBD Kratom already has open points in Челси, Flatiron District, Times Square and the Upper East Side.

Ocean Cohen, director of retail development and expansion, said the Upper West Side is "the ideal area" for expansion.

“The famous Upper West Side is the ideal area for us as we continue to expand into New York,” Cohen said at press release... - Adding THC-O to our product line along with our Upper West Side store allows us to connect with even more people looking for wellness solutions. The area has a relaxed atmosphere and shoppers will find the same welcoming atmosphere inside our store. ”

CBD Kratom opened its first store in 2016. Today the company has 47 stores throughout the United States.

The company offers over 600 different types of cannabis products.

“Growing our presence in New York is critical and the Upper West Side is providing us with significant growth in reach and visibility,” Cohen added in a press release. "This is a diverse area that attracts a large number of people, and we look forward to introducing ourselves and our products to them."

You can learn more about the new Upper West Side Dispensary at its web site.