Kratom is a tropical evergreen tree, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa. It has its origin from Southeast Asia and is native to Malaysia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. The plant has become increasingly popular in the last decade due to its recreational use.
Leaves of Kratom plant has been used as a drug by many Thai workers. It is used to increase stamina, energy, and limit fatigue. Kratom leaves come in various strains, and each strain has a different use. It comes in three colors – white, red, and green strains.
The red ones have properties such as painkilling & sedative. While the White Maeng Da Kratom is more revitalizing, and green strains are somewhere in between. Kratom leaves are consumed in different ways. Sometimes the leaves are chewed, or sometimes they are used as tea leaves.
Kratom leaves, when taken in small doses, can act as a stimulant. But when taken in large quantities, Kratom can work as euphoriant. It is mostly utilized for withdrawal from morphine, heroin, & other opioid drugs. Moreover, the Kratom leaves also help with cases like anxiety, depression, cough, and several other conditions.
As mentioned earlier, Kratom is taken for many reasons, some use it for drug withdrawal, and some use it for anxiety. The drug is consumed in various ways, but the most popular way is Kratom pills. Doses are measured, and made into capsules and sold. People widely use Kratom pills and extracts.
The effect of the Kratom drug can be seen in 5-10 minutes. It is a stimulant at lower doses, but higher doses can make it a sedative. Moreover, the effect lasts for about 2-5 hours.