Description
What is Kratom?
Kratom (Mitragyna speciose) is a plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family, making it a close relative of the coffee plant (Coffea spp.).
Kratom, like its relative, is a potent stimulant of the central nervous system. It’s used to increase physical and mental stamina.
The Kratom tree (Mitragyna speciosa) grows across South Asia. Its leaves are used for several purposes and have been for hundreds of years. In recent times experimenting with the powder created from the leaves for pain relief, anxiety and mood problems, depression, low energy levels, and increasing euphoria has become commonplace.
What does kratom do?
Kratom has a variety of effects, some of which are energizing, while others are sedative or anxiolytic. The effects of kratom are determined by the dosage. Kratom at high doses is a potent pain reliever and euphoric, akin to opiate pain relievers.
What is kratom used for?
Kratom has a vast spectrum of uses.
When consumed in low doses, kratom acts as a stimulant and can produce powerful cognitive benefits, just like coffee and the coca leaf!
Small amounts provide feelings of euphoria and promote mental and physical energy.
However, the larger the amount, the more the effects change. It goes from stimulating to sedating, but bigger doses also provide potent analgesic and anti-anxiety benefits.
Kratom can help with the following, but the effects depend on how much you take:
– Boosts energy and focus
– Reduces pain
– Provides euphoric feelings
– Helps with anxiety and depression
– Induces sleep
– Effective weight-loss supplement
– Alleviates withdrawal symptoms
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