Interesting Facts About Liquid Kratom

By Dale Peck


A tropical evergreen tree from the Southeast Asia, Mitragyna speciosa is also known as kratom, krathom, or kratum. This tree belongs to the coffee family. The availability of liquid kratom in the market have raised significant attention from concerned groups such as the politicians and the media. Its fame is increasing in the medical field because of countless testimonies regarding its helpful effects on individual health.

The cultivation of krathom trees may prove to be difficult for those who reside outside Asia. This plant needs a lot of sunshine as its natural habitat is on tropical forests. They can expand up to fifteen meters high and five meters thick. These trees are known to sturdy. Derivatives range from its fresh leaves, shredded and dehydrated leaf parts and extracted fluid.

Kratom leaves are chewed to produce a relaxing and calming effect. It is taken by the natives to produce the same outcome that of the coffee. It has been observed that men use krathom more than women especially those males who have stressful and tiresome jobs.

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.

Pupil constriction, heightened blood pressure, and constipation are the common effects of kratum consumption. The liquid state of the plant can produce physical effects in less than thirty minutes. The analgesic effect of the plant is one of the acclaimed positive side of its consumption. Aiding reduction of weight is also one of the popular reasons in taking this herbal supplement.

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.

Krathom may be beneficial in managing opium withdrawal symptoms. Opioid such as morphine and heroine are are third generation analgesics that can produce undesirable effects abused. Krathoms are usually used as opioid substitutes because they give the same desired outcomes but have a lesser addictive property. Yet, addiction to kratoms cannot be take out of the equation that is why most Asian governments have banned its patronization.

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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