What Is Kratom And Why People Are Using It

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What Is Kratom Discover It Today

1. Introduction: What Is It

Welcome to the captivating world of Kratom, a natural remedy that has garnered a devoted following over the years. In this comprehensive exploration, we unravel the mysteries surrounding Kratom and uncover the reasons why people are drawn to it.

2. Kratom: Nature’s Gift

Origins of Kratom

Discover the geographical and historical roots of Kratom, originating from the Asia Pacific and South Pacific regions. Used for centuries by farmers and laborers for it’s enegy and analgesic properties.

Botanical Classification

Uncover the botanical classification of Kratom and its surprising relation to the coffee family. Kratom is what we call it in the west but from it’s native lands it is Mitragyna speciosa, a herbal leaf from a tree of the Rubiaceae family.

Safety and Sourcing

Learn about the importance of responsible sourcing and the safe usage of Kratom, emphasizing the need to purchase from reputable sources.

1. Responsible Seasoned Farmers: The country of Indonesia has many farmers who participate in the cultivation of kratom trees, but there only a handful who produce the majority of what enters the United States. It’s vital to steer clear of farmers wanting to sell directly to you.
2. Lab Tested For Safety: When it’s imported into the states one of the first lines of defence is to have it lab tested for a multitude of things, heavy metals, pesticides, mold and viruses.
3. GMP Standards: GMP is short for Global Manufacturing Practices, in short you want your kratom to be handled in the cleanest environments possible, GMP facilities are often licensed by the FDA and given the status of GMP when all FDA standards are met.
4. Wholesalers: This is the second line of distribution usually below the importers, it’s critical for these resellers to do their part in obtaining lab reports and sourcing from reputable importers.
5. Retailers: This is the last place kratom ends up before you buy it, don’t just buy kratom from any store, be sure they are knowledgable and care enough to understand this remarkable herb in greater detail. It’s even better when they have actually used and test their own kratom before giving it to you.

3. The Science Behind Kratom

Understanding Kratom Alkaloids

Delve into the unique composition of Kratom, focusing on its alkaloids, which hold the key to its effects.

Kratom contains over 40 alkaloids, including two that are partial agonists at the mu opioid receptor.  The two main alkaloids that are responsible for the effects of kratom are mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.  

Mitragynine is the most abundant alkaloid in kratom and is a μ-opioid receptor agonist. 7-Hydroxymitragynine is a mitragynine metabolite that is a more potent and efficacious opioid than its parent mitragynine. 

The main alkaloids seen in kratom are: Mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, Speciociliatine, Speciogynine, Paynantheine. 

The content of MG in kratom leaves ranges from 7.5 – 26.6 mg g-1 of dry leaf weight. Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl was 3-fold more potent than morphine, and 7-hydroxymitragyinine was 5-fold more potent than morphine. 

The FDA has subjected kratom alkaloids to scientific and medical evaluation, but pharmacological and toxicological data for the remaining alkaloids are limited. 

4. Versatile Applications of Kratom

Pain Management

Unveil Kratom’s potential as a natural pain management solution and its ability to provide relief to those in need. You may have heard by now that most people use kratom for it’s pain relieving properties.

As doctors have dialed back prescription pain killers over the years, many people have been seeking alternatives. Kratom offers other uses as well such as energy or mood enhancements. The pain relieving aspect is the most popular reason people use it today.

Stress and Anxiety Relief

Discover how Kratom can be a calming and anxiety-reducing agent for individuals facing daily stressors. This is another reason some use it daily, in slightly higher doses kratom offers a sedative effect on the mind and body, soothing the muscles and melting your anxiety away.

Energy and Focus Boost

Explore Kratom’s stimulating effects, which can enhance energy levels and improve focus and concentration. When used in small quantities kratom’s stimulating effects are quite pronounced. This is due to it’s genetic relation to the coffee family.

Opioid Withdrawal Aid

Learn about Kratom’s role in helping individuals overcome opioid addiction and withdrawal symptoms. For years many people have sought kratom for this purpose. Long before you heard about it, it was used by heroin addicts and opioid addicts to avoid withdrawals from opiates.

5. A Note of Caution

Consult Your Healthcare Provider

Understand the importance of consulting with a healthcare professional before embarking on a Kratom journey. Chances are your doctor hasn’t heard of kratom and you may know more about it than they do. Take the opportunity to educate them because they may know how it would react to your existing medication if any. So it’s a good rule of thumb to speak with them first.

Responsible Usage

Significance of responsible Kratom use, emphasizing that moderation is key to unlocking its benefits. This is absolutely the case, if you want it to work without experiencing any side effects then use it responsibly. Respect the plant always so it may continue to provide relief moving forward.

Potential for Mild Habituation

There many stories available detailing ones abuse of kratom, often times it is over a long period of time. When you use it appropriately there are no side effects for the majority of people. However if you abuse it you should expect consequences.

Here is a list of withdrawal symptoms people have experienced after abusing kratom

7. Conclusion

As we conclude this in-depth exploration, we recognize the multifaceted allure of Kratom. It has been a beacon of hope and relief for countless individuals facing a myriad of challenges.

By advocating for informed choices and responsible usage, we can continue to unlock the potential of this remarkable natural remedy. If you’ve wondered what is kratom then hopefully this answered some of those questions.

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Meet The Author

Mike Korlin

I have been studying and applying functional medicine in my personal life for nearly a decade. As a student, a retailer and a human being my knowledge is drawn from my own and thousands of other peoples experiences that I have spoken to or aided in discovering the wonderful world of plant medicines.