What is Kratom?

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ABOUT KRATOM

Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a towering evergreen tree indigenous to Southeast Asia. Its leaves possess opiate-like qualities, serving as stimulants, relaxants, pain relievers, euphoriants, and even substitutes for opioids, aiding in addiction treatment.

COLOUR VARIETIES: Red, White and Green

The primary medicinal compound, mitragynine, exists in various forms dictating the diverse effects of different Kratom strains. These strains, categorized by red, white, and green vein colours are based on the hue of the leaf veins, and each offer distinct benefits:

Red Vein: These strains excel in pain relief and aiding opioid withdrawal while also offering calming effects, serving as sleep aids, muscle relaxants and anti-anxiety agents.

White Vein: These strains are renowned for their stimulating and euphoric effects, commonly utilized to boost alertness, energy, and focus, making them popular choices for exercise and workouts.

Green Vein: These strains offer a middle ground between the effects of Red and White varieties, providing moderate pain relief alongside an energy lift. They are frequently employed to alleviate anxiety and depression, while fostering feelings of cheerfulness, sociability, and enhanced focus.

Kratom’s origin also influences its alkaloid ratios, with regions like Bali, Thailand, and Borneo yielding unique effects.

KRATOM DOSING

For those new to Kratom, a recommended starting dose is 2 grams (approximately one flat teaspoon). Effects typically manifest within 45-60 minutes. Subsequent doses can be increased by 1-2 grams every 45 minutes until the desired effect is achieved. The effects of a Kratom dose should last 5-7 hours.

1g-2g = mild dose 3g-5g = medium dose

6g-8g = high dose 9g-10g = very high dose!

Smaller doses, under 5 grams, make you feel more awake and alert, while also boosting your physical energy. Increasing the dosage results in sedative and pain-relieving effects, accompanied by dreamy sensations of euphoria and pleasure.

KRATOM STRAIN GUIDE

Here’s a ranking of each Kratom strain from 1 to 6 based on its effectiveness for pain relief, energy boost, improved mood, reduced anxiety, and sedative effect.

* Note that Kratom effects vary by dose. Smaller doses under 5g are more stimulating. A high dose (6g+) of a high-energy strain can still have a sedating effect.

Pain

Energy

Mood

Anxiety

Sedation

Red Bali

6

2

3

4

5

Green Maeng-da

4

4

6

5

2

White Bali

3

5

5

5

2

White Maeng-da

3

5

6

4

1

Green Bali

5

5

4

2

2

It’s best to use the minimum amount needed for the desired effect. Using Kratom regularly can result in withdrawal symptoms. If using to treat chronic pain or addiction, try to use only twice daily, morning and evening. Kratom alkaloids have a 24 hour half-life in your body – after 24 hours 50% will be flushed out. After 48 hours: 75%.

REGULAR KARATOM (Powdered leaf from the South Asian Kratom tree)

Used for pain relief, mood boost, relaxation, euphoria, anti-anxiety, energy, focus, treating withdrawal.

  • Green Maeng-Da – Mood Boost, Focus

  • White Bali – Mood Boost, Alert Focus

  • Red Bali – Pain Relief, Opiate Substitute

  • Green Bali – High Energy, Pain Relief

SUPER KRATOM – Concentrated higher potency (Approximately 20% stronger then regular)

  • Super Green Maeng-Da – Mood Boost, Focus

  • Super Red Bali – Pain Relief, Opiate Substitute

  • Super White Maeng-Da – Mood Boost, Energy

KRATOM RISKS

Despite the medicinal benefits of Kratom, it carries a risk of addiction. Its active compounds, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitraynine, can produce opiod-like effects, leading to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms in some users. Regular use, particularly at high doses, can result in tolerance, requiring higher amounts to achieve the desired effects. This pattern can escalate into a cycle of dependence and addiction.