Our Mission
The Botanical Education Alliance (BEA) is an organization dedicated to educating consumers, lawmakers, law enforcement, and the media about safe and therapeutic natural supplements including Mitragyna speciosa, also known as Kratom. Our mission is to increase understanding in order to influence public policy and protect natural supplements. Our vision is to create a society where every adult has the right to access safe and effective natural supplements.
The BEA pursues this mission by engaging the Kratom community and informing decision-makers about government overreach and the criminalization of natural supplements, many of which have been used safely for centuries. Once access to safe and medicinal natural supplements is ensured, we will work to establish the proper policies to protect consumers from mislabeled, confusing and adulterated products. Governed by a Board of Directors, the Botanical Education Alliance is an independent institution.
Latest Calls to Action & Updates
February 14, 2019
A VERY common question the BEA receives is: ‘How do I become GMP? Where do I start? Are there classes?’ Here is an answer directly from Angela Watson, our co-founder […]
December 31, 2018
..Not anymore! As you know the BEA has been educating on Kratom since 2011. In our presentation to educate a TN House committee in early 2018, a common question was […]
December 17, 2018
On December 11th, the Botanical Education Alliance and their lead consultant John Dudinsky met in Washington DC along with the American Kratom Association, Kratom Trade Association, Drug Policy Alliance, two […]
Kratom: A Product of Use, Not a Product of Abuse
The BEA has worked tirelessly to compile the latest research, data, and facts about Kratom in this special edition resource book. Educate your friends and family, your lawmakers, and yourself! This is a great addition to the libraries and coffee tables of Kratom advocates everywhere. The book consists of 264 pages of kratom testimonials, scientific facts, common kratom misconceptions, media articles and more!Join the Kratom Movement
Vendor Information
Imperative industry guidance for Kratom vendors to ensure the legality of Kratom as a dietary supplement
Kratom News Updates
The most recent Kratom news and updates on our efforts to ensure access to this plant
Consumer Resources
Important information for consumers regarding the future of Kratom and the DEA's public comment period.
