I was turned on to Kratom from a friend I just met in the past week. I have tried it a few times since and I'm astonished at the effects of this herb. I cannot believe that everyone does not already know about this and its been banned. (Anything good like this gets banned because it cuts into the gov's profits, in my opinion)
I personally have been using the powder. The type is a Red from Borneo. Its very potent. My friend suggested I take it with nectar or a thick juice, but, as I have seen in an earlier post, its just as hard to force down as it is to just take the powder a tsp at a time with a chaser. I personally just take a few teaspoonfuls (3-6) at a time and chase it with my favorite drink. (coke, juice, etc.) I works great and the taste is nowhere near as bitter as some others are making it out be. I have taken other substances in the past (when I was younger) that tasted much much worse.
I don't personally think daily use is the best idea considering the probability of addiction and withdrawal. 1- 4x per week works great and I continue to get a mellowing effect consistently the day after use. Anything can be abused and it always has a price to pay. Responsible use, in my opinion, has some great benefits.
There is my 2 cents....