Southeast Asian countries are the home of the plant species called as Mitragyna speciosa. It is a tree that is known by many as kratom, kratum or krathom. The plant belongs to the Rubiaceae family where coffee also belongs to. Derivatives of this flora, like the liquid kratom, have aroused the curiosity of herbal believers and of concerned individuals. There have been claims that it has a very high medicinal value.
Kratum trees can grow amazingly up to fifty feet tall and fifteen feet wide. Most climates outside Asia cannot support the growth of this plant. Kratoms thrive best in sunny and tropical swamps. They can be consumed in different ways. Their fresh leaves can be chewed directly or their leaves can also be dried, boiled or processed for juice extraction.
Fresh leaves are typically chewed by the locals who cultivate these plants. Since they are relatives of coffee, people take them because of their soothing and calming effects. Worn out men because of tedious work take kratoms more often than women.
Dried and shredded leaves can be used for brewing tea. This type is generally less potent than other forms. Extracts are taken after the leafy parts of the tree have been boiled and evaporated in huge quantities. Recent development in kratum use have led to the existence of its capsule varieties.
Physical aftermaths after taking the liquid form of kratom are observed in less than half an hour. Increased blood pressure, constipated bowel, and constricted pupils are some of the observed signs. Analgesia or lesser perception to pain is one of its very desirable outcomes. There were also reports that taking kratum enhances weight loss.
Krathom can affect the mental status. There are users who take this herb to be able to feel euphoria which is the condition of being overly happy. Though effects mat vary from person to person, warmth, stimulation, sedation and even depression are commonly reported. Resulting sensations may last for more than a couple of hours. Its simultaneous stimulating and sedating effects make this plant even more unique.
Extensive use of kratum can produce psychotic behaviors. Among them are delusional behaviors, aggression and schizophrenia. It is suggested that consumers start in small dosages to avoid potential harmful effects. A person who takes this should not engage in activities that will require alertness.
Advocates of krathom use advise this herb for those who are suffering from opioid withdrawal and those who are undergoing opioid detoxification. This is simply because krathoms can imitate the same effects that of opioids like morphine and heroin but excluding the negative outcomes. Though it provides a minimal possibility of dependence, to protect the people from abusing the herb, governments in Asia have restricted the propagation and marketing of krathoms.
Despite its therapeutic outcome, chronic kratom use can reportedly cause bowel obstruction. Like many other herbal supplements, an extensive study should further be conducted to prove the beneficial effects and to establish limitations on the usage of liquid kratom. The banning of the derivatives of kratoms has made research harder for developers. A movement regarding the decriminalization of kratoms has been backed up by many pharmaceutical companies.
Kratum trees can grow amazingly up to fifty feet tall and fifteen feet wide. Most climates outside Asia cannot support the growth of this plant. Kratoms thrive best in sunny and tropical swamps. They can be consumed in different ways. Their fresh leaves can be chewed directly or their leaves can also be dried, boiled or processed for juice extraction.
Fresh leaves are typically chewed by the locals who cultivate these plants. Since they are relatives of coffee, people take them because of their soothing and calming effects. Worn out men because of tedious work take kratoms more often than women.
Dried and shredded leaves can be used for brewing tea. This type is generally less potent than other forms. Extracts are taken after the leafy parts of the tree have been boiled and evaporated in huge quantities. Recent development in kratum use have led to the existence of its capsule varieties.
Physical aftermaths after taking the liquid form of kratom are observed in less than half an hour. Increased blood pressure, constipated bowel, and constricted pupils are some of the observed signs. Analgesia or lesser perception to pain is one of its very desirable outcomes. There were also reports that taking kratum enhances weight loss.
Krathom can affect the mental status. There are users who take this herb to be able to feel euphoria which is the condition of being overly happy. Though effects mat vary from person to person, warmth, stimulation, sedation and even depression are commonly reported. Resulting sensations may last for more than a couple of hours. Its simultaneous stimulating and sedating effects make this plant even more unique.
Extensive use of kratum can produce psychotic behaviors. Among them are delusional behaviors, aggression and schizophrenia. It is suggested that consumers start in small dosages to avoid potential harmful effects. A person who takes this should not engage in activities that will require alertness.
Advocates of krathom use advise this herb for those who are suffering from opioid withdrawal and those who are undergoing opioid detoxification. This is simply because krathoms can imitate the same effects that of opioids like morphine and heroin but excluding the negative outcomes. Though it provides a minimal possibility of dependence, to protect the people from abusing the herb, governments in Asia have restricted the propagation and marketing of krathoms.
Despite its therapeutic outcome, chronic kratom use can reportedly cause bowel obstruction. Like many other herbal supplements, an extensive study should further be conducted to prove the beneficial effects and to establish limitations on the usage of liquid kratom. The banning of the derivatives of kratoms has made research harder for developers. A movement regarding the decriminalization of kratoms has been backed up by many pharmaceutical companies.
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