WHAT IS KRATOM?
Kratom (official name Mitragyna Speciosa) is a natural medicine that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health problems, improve mood, relieve pain and increase worker production.
When you take Kratom, it reduces anxiety, eliminates pain, improves sleep, increases productivity, enhances mood and motivation, and even promotes a general sense of well being.
People who suffer from chronic pain issues can use Kratom to help control their pain without relying on prescription opiates. Kratom can even assist in weaning opiate addicts off of hardcore drugs.
Kratom is another route for individuals who suffer from mental illnesses such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Many have found that Kratom decreases their symptoms when prescriptions did not.
For those at a healthy starting point, Kratom can be used safely to considerably enhance your quality of life. For the average healthy person, Kratom can be your secret weapon for great motivation while working out, focusing at school or work, and boosting your energy and confidence.
It is legal in many countries, and relatively safe and inexpensive.
Kratom is a leafy tree that is actually related to the coffee bean. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows naturally in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Bali. The leaves can be chewed, but usually ground and processed to form a very fine powder. The powder is then ingested as is, or mixed with juice or tea.
Kratom gets its specific effects considering where it was grown, and its vein color. These clues give you an idea of what effects that particular plant will have.
- Thailand Kratom produces energizing effects.
- Indonesian leaves can range from energizing strains, moderate, and even sedative.
- Malaysian leaves usually have more “moderate” qualities
- And Bali (or Borneo) leaves provide relaxing, sedative effects
- Processed Kratom (ground into powder) will be a range of the obvious green shades, but the original leaf’s veins can be red, white, or green.
Processed Kratom (ground into powder) will be a range of the obvious green shades, but the original leaf’s veins can be red, white, or green.
RED VEIN STRAINS – are the best for chronic pain, insomnia, and can even produce a euphoric effect on its consumer.
WHITE VEIN STRAINS – produce energy (the amount of energy one gets can differ on the location the Kratom was grown)
GREEN VEIN STRAINS – are the best option for those seeking anxiety relief or relief from other mental disorders
YELLOW VEIN STRAINS – are rare and popularly theorized that it gets its color from the drying process. Some say it is more similar to green strains effects, but it can also assist in pain management as well. There is also the popular opinion that yellow strain’s effects last longer.
BROWN KRATOM – Brown Kratom is made from fermented red vein powder. This happens during the drying process. Brown strains usually have a lower alkaloid content, and therefore aren’t usually as strong as other kratom colors.
HOW TO USE KRATOM POWDER
- Mix with fruit juice
- Toss and Wash
- Capsules
- Tea
- Tinctures
- Smoothies
Kratom & Juice
This is a great way to take Imperial Kratom Powder and is one of the most popular routes. Kratom has a very distinct, potent flavor (very earthy, and similar to tea). Mixing the powder witt juice and/or water makes it easy to drink, and the flavor a bit better.
What You Need:
Shaker Bottle (20oz or more)
Orange Juice or Cranberry Juice
1 oz Kratom Powder (28 – 30 grams)
- Pour in two to three glasses of orange juice in a shaker. 16 – 24oz. You can also use cranberry juice, or ½ orange/cranberry juice and ½ water.
- Add 1oz of Kratom (28-30g)
- Shake until well blended.
- Take 1oz – 4oz shots (beginners need to start with smaller amounts until tolerance is discovered).
- Refrigerate remaining Kratom.
- Shelf Life – The kratom will stay good for weeks, but if you use juice do not keep over a week.
Toss & Wash
Toss and wash is straightforward and a quick method to take kratom. You toss the loose powder into your mouth and wash it down with a beverage. Be careful when doing this, because the texture of the kratom is very powdery and you can inhale and choke. Start with small amounts of kratom and learn what is the comfortable amount for you.
Kratom Capsules
This is one of the most common ways to take kratom. It’s the best technique if you want to eliminate the taste and making a mess in the kitchen. You may need a lot of capsules to get your desired effects. Some folks keep empty capsules and fill them with kratom powder, or you can buy them already full.
Tea
It’s fun to make kratom tea as a beginner. You might not get it perfect the first time. Give it a couple of trial and errors.
This is what you need:
- Saucepan with a pouring spout
- Coffee filter or preferably a strainer
- Water
- Your choice of kratom
- 1 Lemon
Pour in 1/2 cups of water into a saucepan. Squeeze the lemon juices into your water to extract more alkaloids.
Bring to a simmer and add kratom. Let the water simmer for about 20 minutes and then remove the saucepan. And at last, grab your finest tea mug and enjoy.
You can add sweeteners, or honey.
Tinctures
People have been making tinctures for years in order to get the desired effects of herbs.
You can purchase Kratom Tinctures from most kratom retailers. Tinctures are very potent. Make sure to read directions on each bottle to make sure you are not taking too much Kratom.
Smoothies
If you own a blender you can make all kinds of beverages using kratom.
Mix your favorite fruits with coconut milk and add about 3g-4.5g kratom powder.
Food
Kratom works well with many kinds of foods, sauces, yogurt, cream, or pastries. Make sure you use the right ratio between food and kratom. This is because you want to maintain the taste of your food. The effects are or can be delayed because the alkaloids must be digested first so they can enter the bloodstream.
Tips for a Great Kratom Experience
When you take kratom it is very important that you stay hydrated. The plant will dehydrate you just like coffee. It is in the coffee family. Water is key to life and a great kratom experience.
When you start using kratom you will notice that every strain is different.
Some strains are similar and work best on an empty stomach. With other strains, you should eat before so you don’t feel nauseous or other unpleasant side effects.
Another underrated tip is to take a walk after you consume the plant.
Walking improves blood flow so all the alkaloids get transported properly throughout your whole system. You will also feel and experience the effects faster and longer.
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING IS NEVER A GOOD THING!
Please start slowly when taking Kratom. A starter dose is usually around 1-2 grams of Kratom powder. After 30 min of taking your first dose, you can take more. Your body’s natural reaction to taking too much kratom is an upset stomach and vomiting. So please use good judgment and start slowly.
