A variety of kratom and 7-OH products — including capsules, cartridges and wellness shots — are on display at a smoke shop in Buffalo, N.Y. States have led the way in regulating kratom, and now federal officials want to ban 7-OH, a powerful compound found in some kratom products. (Credit: Amanda Hernández/Stateline)

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August 13, 2025

Kratom faces increasing scrutiny from states and the feds

At least 7 states have considered bills to tighten regulations of the herbal supplement this year