Posts made in April, 2022

Kratom is a plant with a Latin name Mitragyna speciosa. It’s a plant that comes from the coffee family. It can be found on the countries of Southeast Asia like Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar.  There have been lots of controversy that circulates around the effects of kratom. The reason? It doesn’t have evidences from medical researches that it’s effective to be used as a medical treatment for certain conditions. Also, the clinical researchers are also studying the composition of this drug so right doses could be recommended. In this article, we’ll learn more about kratom.  

Kratom is not new in the field of folk medicine. For thousands of years, it has been used by farmers and laborers in Malaysia and Thailand for increased energy while working. It is reported that these laborers brew the leaves as tea or chew the leaves itself. They do this to increase their energy level, combat fatigue and relieve muscle pain.  

Here lies the controversy, just like any other drug, kratom has adverse effects when you use too much of it. Can it get you high? Yes.  It has two primary active compounds namely, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine which behaves like the properties you can find in opioid. Mitragynine is also classified as a kappa-opioid receptor agonist, and researches found out that it is 13 times more potent than morphine. It has the high effect that you can get from other stimulants.  

It is often available in capsule and powder form. A lot of users take this differently. Some of them drink it together with caffeinated beverages, and others take it as a capsule. You can buy online kratom in e-commerce stores. Why do people use kratom? Users reported that when they take this substance, their level of alertness is increased. They feel more energetic, and their social abilities also increased. There are also users who said that they use kratom to combat opioid withdrawal. However, if you abuse this substance, you’re putting yourself at risk for addiction and dependence.  

How long does the effect last? The effect of kratom usually lasts around 2-5 hours after taking it. Once taken in smaller doses, it can lead to relaxation, reduced anxiety and pain relief. Users reported that they use kratom as anesthetic, cough suppressant, anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal. It’s also been reported to enhance sexual function. If kratom is used as an aid for narcotic withdrawal, it has the following effects: stomach cramps, irritability, yawning, anxiety, sweating and many more. However, these effects are not backed up with medical evidences.  

Once you get addicted to kratom, it might lead to confusion, delusion and hallucinations. Its effects are similar to the negative effects of drugs. High doses will lead to hypertention or low blood pressure and fast heart rate. If you’re a long-term user or planning to use kratom on a long-term basis, it will lead to weight loss and tremors.  

Medical professionals have been trying to study this plant so it can be used on medical purposes. Do not take kratom if you don’t know its effects.