If you walked into a smoke shop in July 2026 and asked for a tablet, you were probably handed a 7-OH product. Walk in today and the same shelf looks different. The DEA's temporary order placing 7-hydroxymitragynine in Schedule I took effect on August 5, 2026, and legitimate retailers pulled 7-OH tablets, shots and gummies. The question we get more than any other is simple: what replaced 7-OH?
This is our honest ranking. We make one of the products on this list, and we'll say so when we get to it. But the goal here is to give you the whole landscape, including the options we don't sell.
What changed, in one paragraph
Products containing 7-OH above 0.050% dry weight or 1.00 mg per unit are now Schedule I for a two-year period under the temporary order. Natural kratom leaf and extracts that stay under that threshold remain federally legal, subject to state law. In practice that means the "7-OH isolate" category (tablets that were mostly synthetic or semi-synthetic 7-OH, often 10–30 mg per tablet) is gone from compliant shelves, and what's left is kratom leaf, kratom extracts and blends that verify their 7-OH under the line. Full details in Is 7-OH Banned?
How we ranked these
Four criteria, weighted in this order:
- Compliance and testing. Is it federally legal, and can you see a lot-specific COA showing 7-OH under threshold?
- Experience relative to what 7-OH users are looking for. Fullness, smoothness, predictability, low harshness.
- Dose control. Can you take a known milligram amount and split it?
- Practicality. Taste, portability, price per serving.
A note on expectations: nothing on this list is 7-OH, and nothing compliant will feel identical to a 20 mg 7-OH isolate tablet. Anyone telling you otherwise is either selling an illegal product or overselling a legal one.
1. Full-spectrum kratom extract tablets with 13-OH corydalis
This is the category Dialed sits in, so read with that in mind. The idea is to take a standardized full-spectrum kratom extract at a moderate mitragynine dose and pair it with 13-OH Corydalis yanhusuo extract, a non-kratom, non-scheduled botanical compound. Corydalis Labs, which supplies the 13-OH, recommends 25–40 mg per serving in a blend; Tempo uses 30 mg alongside 20 mg mitragynine (both part of the 250 mg blend per tablet).
Why it ranks first: it addresses the specific complaint former 7-OH users have about plain leaf products ("it's fine, but it's thin and it's harsh") without touching the scheduled compound. The 13-OH rounds out the experience and reduces sensory harshness, so the formula doesn't have to chase fullness by piling on mitragynine. It's a tablet, so dosing is fixed and splittable. And because it's a blend rather than an isolate, the whole product is built to stay under the 7-OH line rather than dance near it.
Pros: fixed mg dose, cross-scored, flavored, lot-tested, positioned for the post-7-OH world. Cons: it's not 7-OH and shouldn't be expected to be; newer category with fewer brands to compare. See 13-OH tablets vs 7-OH tablets for a direct comparison.
2. Full-spectrum kratom extract tablets (kratom only)
A standardized extract tablet without any second botanical. Good ones list mitragynine in milligrams, are pressed to a consistent weight, and come with a real COA. This is a solid, straightforward alternative and an easy recommendation if you specifically want a single-ingredient product.
Pros: simple, predictable, easy to compare across brands by mg. Cons: at moderate doses some people find leaf-only extracts thinner than they'd like, and going up in dose tends to add edge faster than fullness. Read full-spectrum vs isolate before buying anything labeled "extract" without a spectrum note.
3. High-mitragynine liquid extracts
Liquid extracts standardized to mitragynine (often 40–100 mg per bottle) were popular before 7-OH took over the counter, and they've come back. They're fast and the better brands test well.
Pros: rapid onset, wide range of strengths. Cons: hard to split accurately, sugar-heavy, poor portability, wide quality variance, and many bottles are dosed high enough that a first-timer should not drink a whole one. If you go this route, treat the label the way you'd treat a tablet label and look for the COA.
4. Kratom leaf capsules and powder
The original format. Plain leaf is inexpensive, widely available and legal in most states. Its limitation is variability: mitragynine content in commercial leaf swings from under 1% to over 1.8%, so a "2 gram" serving could be 15 mg or 35 mg. Capsules solve the taste problem but not the variance problem.
Pros: cheapest per serving, huge selection, familiar. Cons: inconsistent, bulky, tastes like leaf, and for former 7-OH users usually reads as the least "full" option. See tablets vs capsules vs powder.
5. Kava and non-kratom botanicals
Kava bars often stock kratom, and some people leaving 7-OH move to kava entirely. Kava is a different plant with a different profile: relaxing, social, no mitragynine at all. It's a legitimate choice, but it's not a like-for-like alternative and it's not something we'd rank against kratom tablets on the same scale.
What to avoid: the "replacements" that aren't
The gap left by 7-OH is being filled by some products that deserve a hard pass:
- Anything still labeled 7-OH, "7-hydroxy," or "7-OHM" tablets. After August 5, 2026 these are Schedule I above threshold, and sellers offering them are not the kind of sellers you want to buy anything from.
- "Pseudo" or "pseudoindoxyl" products marketed as loopholes. Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl and related compounds have been sold as 7-OH replacements. They are poorly characterized, dosing is unclear, and regulators have signaled interest in them. Not a category we'd touch.
- Unlabeled "extract" tablets with no mg on the pack and no COA. If the label doesn't say how much mitragynine is in it, nobody knows.
- Products that promise medical outcomes. Any kratom or corydalis product claiming to treat pain, anxiety, addiction or withdrawal is making illegal claims. Walk away.
Side-by-side comparison
| Option | Federally legal | Fixed mg dose | Splittable | Fullness for ex-7-OH users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extract tablet + 13-OH corydalis | Yes (under threshold) | Yes | Yes | Highest compliant option, in our testing |
| Kratom-only extract tablet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Moderate |
| Liquid extract | Yes | Per bottle | Roughly | Moderate to high, harsher |
| Leaf capsules / powder | Yes | No (varies) | By weight | Lower |
| 7-OH tablets | No (Schedule I above 1 mg/unit) | — | — | Not available legally |
Our pick, and why we're comfortable saying it
Tempo is the tablet we built because we couldn't find a compliant product we'd want to hand to someone leaving 7-OH. It's a 250 mg kratom alkaloid blend per tablet (20 mg mitragynine plus 30 mg 13-OH corydalis extract of the 250 mg blend; 1000 mg per 4ct pack; Intensity 08/10), cross-scored, in three flavors, with every lot's COA showing 7-OH under 1.00 mg. Try a Tempo 1ct sachet first, or go straight to the Tempo 4ct blister. If you're actively moving off a 7-OH product, read our transition guide first, and talk to a clinician if you have any concerns about how you've been using 7-OH.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a legal product that feels exactly like 7-OH?
No. 7-OH above the threshold is Schedule I, and no compliant product contains it in meaningful amounts. Compliant alternatives can be smooth, full and predictable, but they are different products. Set expectations accordingly.
Is 13-OH the same thing as 7-OH?
No. 7-OH is a kratom alkaloid (7-hydroxymitragynine). 13-OH is a corydalis-derived compound from a different plant family, not a kratom alkaloid, and not scheduled. The names sound similar; the chemistry and legal status are unrelated.
Can I still buy 7-OH in my state?
Federal scheduling applies nationwide. Even in states with permissive kratom laws, 7-OH above threshold is a federal Schedule I substance as of August 5, 2026. Verify current rules in your state, but assume 7-OH products are off the table.
Important
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Not for use by anyone under 21. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician before use if you have a medical condition or take medication. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after use. Kratom products may be habit-forming; use responsibly.
This article is for general information only and is not medical, legal, or professional advice. Kratom laws change frequently — verify current rules in your state and locality before purchasing. Tempo by Dialed does not contain added 7-hydroxymitragynine; every lot is verified below the federal threshold. Must be 21+ to purchase.
