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  1. Kratom is Awesome and You Should Try It

    Kratom is Awesome and You Should Try It

    Kratom is a plant from Southeast Asia that can help you feel better without feeling overly sedated. Kratom has been used for hundreds of years for various conditions, and has been used by travelers because kratom helps to keep you alert, but with a relaxed feeling. Kratom is not an opiate, but it acts on the brain's opiate receptors and is used to treat pain. People often use kratom as a stimulant in the mornings and as a sedative at night. Kratom doesn't cause respiratory depression like other pain medications. Some people use kratom to get off of opiates because kratom reduces withdrawal symptoms. Customers have reported that Kratom can help with depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD.

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  2. FAQ About Kratom

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    What Is Kratom?

    Kratom is the informal name given to a species of tree native to the southeast Asia region.

    The Kratom tree grows wild in places like Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, and Indonesia. It is often cultivated in controlled environments, too, and its leaves are harvested for the 40+ naturally occurring

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  3. Effects and Sensations To Expect From Kratom

    Effects and Sensations To Expect From Kratom

    When consumed at low doses, kratom tends to exhibit symptoms similar to a mild stimulant. Many users report a sudden burst of energy, focus, mental clarity and a sense of heightened sociability after consuming this herbal supplement. The energy can be compared to caffeine high. If you up the dose, the effects might lean towards a more sedative scale. It may make an occasional user feel mildly dull (emotionally) and physically.

    The main active alkaloids responsible for the majority of physiological changes happening upon consumption are mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. These alkaloids contribute to several health benefits some of which are –

    Kratom could help with pain and inflammation

    A study from 2017 shed some light on kratom’s immunity-enhancing and anti-inflammatory effects. Many kratom users would swear that this herbal supplement helps them rid of years old pains and aches. It’s not uncommon for people to switch to opioids and over

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  4. What You Should Know About Kratom

    What You Should Know About Kratom

    What is kratom?

    • Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tree in the coffee family. It’s found in Southeast Asia and Africa.
    • Traditionally, people have:

    Chewed kratom leaves.
    Made kratom tea to fight tiredness and improve productivity. 
    Used kratom as medicine.
    Substituted kratom for opium.
    Used kratom during religious ceremonies.

     

    If you have not seen the movie leaf a faith I recommend that you do so you can learn more abouth that wonderful plant.  In the short flick, they examine the reputed healing powers of kratom and take a close look at how it has helped to defeat opioid addiction.

     

     

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