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.

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.

Tea is also usually made from the dried leaves of Mitragyna speciosa. Though less potent, this form is preferred over chewing leaves because its taste is less awful for others. The leaves are boiled in bundles. Evaporation of liquid allows extracts to be left behind for various uses. Technology has also given birth to its capsule form.

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.

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.

However, abuse of kratum use may be detrimental on the psychological health of the users. Prolonged use can cause hallucinations, delusions ans schizophrenic behaviors. It is important to establish limitations in its intake to prevent negative reactions from occurring. Engaging in activities that need increased energy and alertness like driving should be avoided while under the influence of the drug.

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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