What is kratom?

Mitragyna speciosa, better known as kratom, is the East Asian wonder herb which is starting to take the West by storm.

A tropical tree in the coffee family, it’s becoming increasingly popular with students and professionals who want more drive and focus. As well as sufferers of chronic illnesses who want relief from their symptoms.

it’s been used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes, diarrhoea, fever, and relieve pain. This is because it contains more than 40 compounds and over 25 alkaloids, most notably mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.

This means kratom offers a wide range of health benefits listed below.

PAIN RELIEF

The alkaloids in Kratom mean it has a similar pain relieving effect as morphine yet without the risk of being addictive. The alkaloids act on the opiate receptors present in the central nervous system, enhancing the release of enkephalins and endorphins which numb your body’s pain receptors. This means it can give pain relief for sufferers of conditions like osteoarthritis, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, chronic backache, rheumatoid arthritis, and joint pain, to name a few.

OVERCOMING ADDICTIONS

Though kratom isn’t an Opiate, it activates the delta Opiate receptors in the brain. This helps curb recovering addicts cravings for the drug they’re giving up without the risk of long-term dependency.

It also helps reduce the symptoms of Opiate withdrawal like cramps, vomiting, nausea, sleeplessness and pain, as well as elevating users’ mood with its anti-anxiety action.

ANXIETY RELIEF

If you’re prone to stress or suffer from anxiety or depression, kratom will help soothe your nerves and calm you down. It’s a psychostimulant as it releases endorphins and serotonin which enhance your overall mood.

It will calm down your mind so you have less anxious thoughts. And its calming effect eases tension which greatly helps with social anxiety, making you feel more confident and sociable.

It also alleviates other symptoms of anxiety like insomnia, heart palpitations, sweating, hyperventilation, muscle cramps, among others.

This makes it ideal for people suffering from mood swings, chronic stress, anxiety and depression, PTSD, panic attacks, and those with highly demanding jobs.

FOCUS

Taking kratom unleashes your productivity. By acting on Opiate receptors in the brain and periphery, the alkaloids, 7-hydroxy mitragynine and mitragynine, help you work harder for longer, with a more intense focus than normal. And the release of acetylcholine calms down your ruminating mind, making you better able to focus.

PROMOTES HEART HEALTH

The chemical components in kratom leaves are good for your body’s hormones, arteries and blood vessels, helping lower blood pressure. It also helps prevent various heart diseases by easing tension in the cardiovascular system which means it helps protect against health issues like heart attacks, strokes and atherosclerosis.

GREATER SEX DRIVE

Kratom is also used as an aphrodisiac and sexual enhancer which makes it great for treating sexual disorders like erectile dysfunction and a low libido in both men and women.

SLEEP DEEPER FOR LONGER

Kratom regulates the sleep-wake cycle in those who suffer from insomnia, night terrors or parasomnia. It helps you fall asleep faster and have a deeper more restorative sleep which will also help you function better in the daytime.

LOWERS INFLAMMATION

Kratom is also a powerful anti-inflammatory as its primary active alkaloid, mitragynine, has been found to reduce inflammation. It promotes healing and reduces pain, swelling, and redness at the site of inflammation. Because of this it’s commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis sufferers.

AIDS WEIGHT LOSS

The calming and mood enhancing effect of kratom means it’s good for you if you have a sugar addiction or are prone to binge eating. It also regulates the satiety center in the hypothalamus of your brain. So whether you’re overweight or just want to be more toned, kratom will help you reduce your appetite and lose weight.

COMBATS FATIGUE

Kratom has been used for millennia as a remedy for chronic fatigue symptom. This is because it promotes blood circulation and improves the oxygen levels in your blood, which, together with boosting your metabolic processes, gives you a burst of energy which can last for two to six hours.

Maeng Da- Native to Thailand
This is a mix of all the Maeng Da Kratom strains which creates a balanced combination of energy, euphoria, relaxation and pain reliever. This is a perfect strain for beginner Kratom users.

Red Maeng Da- Native to Thailand
This Kratom strain has the same level of pain reliever as the Green Maeng Da, but it also has a strong euphoric effect.

Green Maeng Da- Native to Thailand
All Maeng Da Kratom strains are very effective pain relievers, but the Green Maeng Da also gives you a strong boost of energy.

White Maeng Da- Native to Thailand
This Kratom strain has a strong pain reliever effect; therefore, providing a strong relaxing feeling to the body.

Green Bali- Native to Bali, Indonesia
Green Bali is a less euphoric Kratom strain, but has a good balance between energy and relaxation.

Bali- Native to Bali, Indonesia
This is the most classic euphoric Kratom strain. Bali is the perfect strain for those new to Kratom or for those looking for a simple euphoric effect.

Green Borneo- Native to North Borneo
This Kratom strain gives you the ability to concentrate and focus while also giving you energy and a mild pain relief.

White Borneo- Native to North Borneo
This Kratom strain is similar to the Green Borneo strain by providing an ability to focus, but it provides a stronger pain relieving effect.

Green Hulu Kapuas- Native to Malaysia
Similar to the Green Bali, Green Hulu Kapuas is a middle strength green strain. It provides an even balance between energy and euphoria.

Red Hulu Kapuas- Native to Malaysia
Similar to the Bali, Red Hulu Kapuas is a middle strength Red strain. It provides an even balance between relaxation and euphoria.

Green Maeng Da- Native to Thailand
All Maeng Da Kratom strains are very effective pain relievers, but the Green Maeng Da also gives you a strong boost of energy.

Green Malay- Native to Malaysia
This Kratom strain heavily increases mind stimulation and gives you a sense of euphoria. This is also one of the most popular Kratom strains on the market.

Green Vietnam- Native to Vietnam
Similar to the Green Malay, this Kratom strain increases mind stimulation and energy, but also gives a good sense of euphoria. It is also one of the most popular Kratom strains.

Super Indo- Native To Indonesia
As a special mix, this Kratom strain gives you a strong boost of energy along with a euphoric feeling.

Trainwreck- Native To Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam
This Kratom strain is a mixture of all strains. This is more for experienced Kratom users.

All Kratom strains effects vary. Kratom affects different people differently, and larger doses tend to be more sedative than energizing. To avoid getting a high tolerance to Kratom, it is highly recommended to change the Kratom strains and veins you take frequently.

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