Kratom, more specifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a wonderful plant medicine, teacher, and euphoriant. Kratom has a long history of extensive use in Thailand to increase work output and tolerance of direct sunlight.
Uses:
- Kratom is an effective painkiller
- Kratom is better for your health than NSAIDS like acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Kratom is a more conscious & mindful recreational euphoriant
- The state of being facilitated by kratom is much more clear & lucid than that which often results after the ingestion of alcohol or cannabis. The kratom-facilitated state of being allows for thoughts to freely be experienced and awareness of one’s surroundings to be maintained and often noticeably enhanced (especially slightly crisper vision and pleasantly altered tactile sensation).
- Kratom does not result in a hangover the next day.
As for the pharmacology, kratom behaves as a mu-opioid receptor agonist. Two alkaloids have been identified that show binding affinity for opioid receptors: mitragynine (MG) and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH-MG). The pain-relieving effects of kratom cannot be explained by just the MG alkaloid (less potent than morphine). The 7-OH-MG alkaloid (small amount present in kratom) produces the strongest pain-relieving effect (maybe 10x stronger than morphine) (Kratom and Other Mitragynines, Raffa, 2014). MG and 7-OH-MG are novel opiates because do not chemically resemble conventional opiates like codeine and morphine. MG is actually chemically somewhat similar to yohimbine and psilocybin (Plants of the Gods, 2001).
Mitragynine is soluble in alcohol, chloroform, & acetic acid.
The MG content of Kratom grown in different regions/environments can vary significantly. Kratom in grown in Thailand reported a higher MG content than kratom grown in Malaysia.
Kratom tea recipe:The powdered leaves are first best mixed into an acidic solution to bring out the psychoactive constituents and the resulting desired effects.1 tsp. powered kratom leaf2 tsp. raw apple cider vinegar (ACV)2 cups hot water (or more for palatable taste)Combine powdered kratom with ACV in a glass cup or jar, stir or shake, and let sit for 15 min or longer (12-24 hours seems to be ideal). (Vinegar contains acetic acid, which the active constituents are soluble in, and therefore an optimal kratom tea always begins with this step). Add enough hot water so that the solution is pleasantly drinkable and let sit until the solution is of good drinking temperature. Enjoy.
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If you are interested in learning more about the chemistry and pharmacology of kratom, check out Kratom and Other Mitragynines: The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Opioids from a Non-Opium Source.
You might also be interested in reading Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers.
Well, day 21 down. I thought very little about Kratom all day. The joy in little things are starting to come back. I’m still having trouble sleeping, but I’ve always had insomnia when left to my own. Starting to smile more and keeping my head up for each day to come. The mornings I would say are the hardest but after a few hours it gets better. Things are looking up. For more information: Kratom
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