Lori, thanks. I agree, due to much misinformation, we are kind of on our own. Companies that publish their testing for purity, and use only dried, crushed leaf, and advertise that fact...are a good bet. Ones that don't? Probably not a good choice. My condition, severe neuropathy, made life miserable. Horrible ineffective medications, did not help. Kratom is miraculous, and for me, has no negative effects. Glad you are helping keep people PROPERLY informed. God bless!