Kratom (i.e., botanical name Mitragyna speciosa) is a medicinal herb that originates from Southeast Asia, and it is widely recommended and used in place of opioid drugs to treat pain. Kratom contains several chemical compounds, but the two most active ones are mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine. Mitragynine interacts with the body the same way opioids do; 7-hydroxy mitragynine affects how specific neurons in the body perceive pain.
Kratom is consumed in several ways aside from its powder form, such as leaf chewing, smoking, capsule, drink, etc. Besides, the plant has many other positive effects on the body other than pain relief; for example, kratom intake elevates the user's mood (i.e., the feeling of euphoria).
Six Benefits Of Kratom powder as a drug alternative
Kratom's use is legal in many countries as it is also illegal in some other countries, while for some countries, it is legal in some areas and banned in others. For example, if you reside in Canada, there is green kratom for energy which is permitted in that area.
There are several kratom strains to treat the two main types of acute and chronic pain. The different kinds of kratom strains for pain include:
Maeng da kratom
It is one of the top kratom strains for alleviating pain; maeng da kratom consists of flavonoids in high concentration and other components called alkaloids such as mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine. Maeng da kratom is produced through grafting, which combines different kratom strains into one, making Maeng da kratom one of the most effective kratom strains for pain relief. Maeng da kratom is exceptionally rich in alkaloids that may cure chronic pain and muscle soreness. Although its pain-relieving effects are like morphine, it isn't nauseating or sedating at the standard dose.
Red Bali Kratom
Red Bali Kratom possesses about 20 alkaloids, which is enormous. Red Bali kratom originates from Indonesia, and it has characteristics of a dark green leaf sporting a red vein which denotes its maturity and potency. Red Bali kratom possesses a gentle and calm scent, making it easy to ingest for anyone taking it for pain-relieving purposes. The mitragynine alkaloid in the kratom binds to pain receptors in the brain to reduce pain with minimal side effects as opposed to drugs.
Are you searching for a boost in your energy level? When you consume kratom, you are likely to feel a burst of energy which may include feelings like: euphoria, improved mood, Increased energy, Improved concentration, relaxation, and pain relief, as it is most likely possible not to get these effects from one strain. We list out some of the strains that will give you a boost of energy below.
Maeng da kratom
The alkaloids that Maeng Day Kratom contains help its users achieve a high energy level with focus and maintain it. There is minimal side effect compared to drugs/caffeine with side effects such as anxiety, insomnia, etc.
Red Bali Kratom
The alkaloids found in the kratom strain may compare to those found in caffeine for boosting energy levels without the side effects of taking caffeine.
Red Borneo Kratom
Just like Maeng Da Kratom and Red Bali Kratom, its alkaloids help boost mood and relieve pain.
There are several types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, monogenic diabetes, etc., which possess symptoms that kratom can treat. For example, anxiety is a symptom associated with diabetes; kratom may reduce anxiety in a diabetic user, which one way or the other positively affects diabetes. Diabetic patients also suffer from pain ranging from acute to chronic because their wounds don't heal quickly. Using kratom will help deal with the pain, but it is advisable to reach out to your doctor before use.
Taking kratom creates a positive feeling that may help with anxiety, depression, and bad moods. The mitragynine alkaloid in kratom binds to opioid receptors in the brain and reduces stress. Some of the kratom strains to take for anxiety include.
Maeng da kratom
As we mentioned earlier, opioids are rich in alkaloids that may balance the neurotransmitters in the user's brain, which helps improve mood. Maeng da kratom may also assist with increasing serotonin levels.
Red Bali kratom
The soothing aroma it possesses could help you relax, and taking the red Bali strain in the required dosage may help boost your energy level.
Kratom may help recover from addiction to opioid drugs because it produces the same feelings, such as in opioid medications but without the side effects. So addicted users to opioid prescriptions can use kratom as an alternative. Kratom may not induce long-term dependency as in the case of opioid medications, which makes it a better option. The kratom leaves may help treat side effects that come along the side using opioid drugs such as nausea and vomiting, insomnia, anxiety, and mood swings.
This study was carried out on seventy kratom users and twenty-five other control participants. The cognitive function of the test subjects was tested using Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery. It was found that a dosage between 72.5 mg and 74.9 mg of kratom doesn't cause any form of impairment to the brain (i.e., motor, memory).
Now that kratom doesn't affect the cognitive system let's look at how kratom may help assist the brain's performance. When it comes to the liver, phase I and phase II can metabolize kratom into several alkaloids; metabolized alkaloids interact with the opiate receptors in the central nervous system and peripheral nerves. Overall, the interaction of Mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine with the receptors may improve the brain's cognitive performance.
Conclusion
Which of these effects have you experienced using kratom? However, before you incorporate the supplement into your diet and lifestyle, do not forget to consult your healthcare provider.
