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.

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.

Leaves that are fresh are chewable. Locals mainly chew them to relieve them from stress and fatigue. Studies have indicated that men, as opposed to women, take advantage of krathom to help them relax from the heavy nature of their work.

Dried leaves of kratoms can also be packed and boiled to produce teas. This form is generally chosen by consumers because it gives lesser emphasis on the bitter taste of fresh leaves. The leafy parts are also boiled and evaporated accordingly for juice extraction. Capsule forms have also recently entered the market and have grown its own reputation.

Physically, it can cause constipation, constriction of pupils, elevation of blood pressure, increased heart rate and analgesia. Its analgesic effect is one of the main reasons of its popular usage. When taken in liquid form like tea, desired responses can then be observed within twenty minutes. There are claims that this plant species can support weight loss.

The sedative and stimulant effects of kratoms are their unique features. Its usage can result to various mental reactions such as euphoria or the other term for excessive happiness and sedation. Episodes of depression have also been noted. These sensations may be observed for a maximum of five hours.

Kratum addiction may be rare but habitual use can cause delusional and schizophrenic symptoms. Following recommended dosage is of utmost importance to limit its fall backs. Activities that require mental and physical alertness should be temporarily avoided to minimize the danger the drug can cause the user.

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.

Prolonged use of this plant can lead to obstructive diseases of the intestines. A more thorough research should be taken to validate positive claims and support details on the limitations of liquid kratom and other forms of the herb. The ban posted by governing bodies have made this step harder for drug manufacturers.




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