Kratom is a drug that offers you a lot of benefits. But along with its benefits, it also has some side effects that you should be aware of.
What is Kratom?
It was recently introduced in America and has become very popular nowadays. Earlier, it was used in South East Asia. Now it is used as a sedative. Kratom is actually the name of a tree. The leaves of this tree are used for a many purposes. The drug is in the capsule form, with powdered leaves inside them. Traditionally, kratom leaves are chewed, or they are dried and powdered, and then mixed with foods. You can also make tea with this powder. You can also chop the leaves and use it to make tea and for smoking.
Kratom is often compared to coffee. Kratom comes from the coffee family and it resembles coffee in its mildness and effects. But coffee is made from its beans, while the leaves of kratom are powdered and used.
Kratom is considered a safe drug for most people and is not yet illegal. It has benefits as well as side effects.
Benefits and Uses of Kratom are as follows:
Boosts energy:
Kratom is great for boosting energy. When you make tea, add some chopped kratom leaves to it. Drinking this tea can make you feel refreshed and more energetic. It helps in reducing restlessness that you feel and elevates your heart rate. According to research made, kratom can boost your cerebral energy. This way you start feeling that your mind is clear. It is also very effective for helping your focus better on what you do and think, and helps in balancing your emotions. People who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome often benefit by consuming kratom leaves.
Boosts immune system:
Kratom is also said to have the ability to boost your immune system. It is said to reduce the severity of diseases and even prevent illness.
Concentration:
Kratom can also help increase your concentration power. It can get rid of brain fog and boost your mental energy. Students who have taken kratom capsule have often said that they were able to attend their classes well without getting detracted. Husbands have also said that they were able to listen to what their wives said with more attention.
Diabetes:
This is one of the lesser known benefits of kratom leaves. These leaves can help in reducing the blood sugar levels in the body. Alkaloids found in kratom leaves can reduce the amount of insulin and glucose in the blood, and prevent them from getting dangerously high. These leaves not only help in controlling blood sugar levels, but also prevent this disease from developing.
Fights stress:
Kratom is very effective for fighting against stress and anxiety. It has a sedative affect on your mind and helps you cool and calm. Kratom tablets can also help in getting you relief from nervousness and physical tension.
Heart health:
Studies made have shown that kratom leaves are quite effective for a drop in blood pressure. As the leaves impact the hormones in the body, they also reduce the inflammation in the body, including the arteries and the blood vessels. This way they reduce the tension in the cardiovascular system and help in preventing serious conditions of the heart, like atherosclerosis, strokes and heart attacks.
Health support system:
Kratom is also your health support system. The leaves are very effective for treating muscle pain, cough, diarrhoea and infections in your intestine.
Pain relief:
One of the benefits of kratom leaves is its ability to get you relief from pain. The alkaloids and nutrients in these leaves have analgesic properties, which can impact the hormonal system and provide you relief from the pain throughout the body. Chewing kratom leaves can increase the release of serotonin and dopamine, and relieve pain. The alkaloids in these leaves can dull the pain receptors, thereby reducing pain. This morphine or opium like quality of these leaves is regarded as one of the most important benefits of karatom.
Uplifts your spirits:
Kratom is very beneficial for lifting your mood. It has the ability to give you that euphoric and happy feeling and stimulates a sense of satisfaction in you. One dose of kratom can help in eliminating all negative emotions in you and make you feel peaceful.
Side Effects of Kratom:
Frequent urination:
Frequent urination and increased urination are the short and long effects of using kratom.
Insomnia:
Insomnia is another side effect that you experience by taking kratom. This is a result of taking this drug for a long time. When you suffer from insomnia, you find it difficult to sleep well at night. It makes you stay awake for a long time at night without any reason.
Weight loss:
By using kratom for long periods of time, you may be at a risk of developing anorexia. Anorexia is a condition in which there is a reduction in your appetite. By consuming less food, you may lose weight in an unhealthy way.
Some other side effects of kratom leaves are as follows:
- Aggressive behaviour
- Depression
- Excessive sweating
- Lethargy
- Nauseous feeling
- Paranoia
- Vomiting
If you have an addiction to kratom then you are prone to the following symptoms:
- Continuous cravings towards drugs
- Darkening of the skin
- Loss of libido
The best way to protect yourself from the side effects of kratom is to limit the intake of kratom. You should keep in mind that prolonged consumption of this drug is not good for your health.
