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Renowned for its sacred shamanic healing and spiritual properties, Hapé (aka Rapé) is a blend of tobacco leaves, ashes of various medicinal plants, and other natural ingredients such as roots, seeds, and tree bark. Developed and used by indigenous Amazonian tribes for centuries, these sacred ingredients are crushed into a fine powder, then blown into … Read more

Amplifying your natural health routine with plant-based goodness can provide a myriad of benefits. But, as is true for any wellness strategy, it’s essential that you find ingredients that agree with your body and your overall health plans. Like each fruit and vegetable provides a specific supply of varying vitamins and minerals, each strain of … Read more

Potent and filled with potential, each kratom strain offers a range of holistic possibilities. But, what can you do if you’re hoping to take your preferred strain or personal experience to the next level? From rich teas and smoothies to innovative and healthful ideas to amplify the experience, there are countless ways to make the … Read more

Throughout nature and our modern world, symbiotic relationships can be found everywhere. Blossoming trees rely on insects and animals to nurture continued life and transport their seeds. Animals rely on other animals, plants, and interconnected ecosystems to travel, shelter, and find nourishment. Everywhere you look, you will find that symbiotic harmony leads to flourishing life … Read more

Introduction– There are a lot of strains of kratom out there, and figuring out how each strain will affect each individual can be a tiresome task. Austin Organic Village is not allowed to make claims on just how strains will affect each individual person. The most confusing aspect about kratom is that there are people … Read more

Introduction- Austin Organic Village has emphasized the importance of using proper storage and not overheating during preparation when it comes to kratom. Customers can review the storage newsletter information here and here. Until now, kratom storage and heating suggestions were all educated guesses and conjectures. There is now an actual study that expands on what … Read more

Introduction & Brief History of Kratom- Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) is a tree indigenous to Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and New Guinea. Traditionally dried or fresh kratom leaves have been consumed by workers and citizens to combat fatigue, be more productive, during socio-religious ceremonies to achieve transcendence, and to treat various medical conditions like diarrhea, depression, … Read more

Introduction- Kratom popularity and acceptance in the United States has been growing. As kratom becomes more mainstream, studies are being funded, and officials are realizing that kratom may actually be beneficial. Universities and independently funded research groups have been looking into every aspect of kratom and the outlook is promising. There are now propaganda-free medical … Read more

It’s that time again! This summer, with heat waves already hitting record highs in the south, staying cool is imperative. Kratom smoothies are not only refreshing, but they also taste amazing. This is a collection of smoothie recipes created by real kratom consumers. Austin Organic Village hopes that everyone enjoys this little piece of heaven … Read more

Introduction- Part one of this newsletter discussed the first half of the process that kratom goes through, starting with the kratom workers harvesting kratom, to the different drying and processing that kratom goes through, and finally to packaging and shipping the product to the United States. The second half will discuss everything from shipping, customs, … Read more