History of Kratom
Traditionally this plant has been utilized by Southeast Asian farmers to reduce weariness and increase output. Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations have long utilized kratom as a herbal medication.
In the Western World, Kratom is reportedly utilized by the general public to treat pain, anxiety, despair, and opioid withdrawal, according to the U.S. DEA and a 2020 poll.
What is Kratom?
A Tropical plant called Mitragyna speciosa Korth, sometimes known as “kratom“.
Kratom Origins and Preparation
Kratom is typically offered as dried, crushed, or pulverized leaves that have a greenish color. Leaf extracts can sometimes improve powders. Boiling an aqueous solution of leaves results in the formation of paste-like extracts and a brownish resin.
It is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea, where it has been used in herbal medicine since at least the nineteenth century.
Kratom Uses
Kratom has been used to relieve symptoms of:
- Anxiety
- Pain
- Stress
- Withdrawal/Addiction
- Fatigue