History of Kratom
The use of kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) goes back several thousand years, but it was first formally documented growing abundantly in Thailand by Dutch botanist Pieter Willem Korthals in the early 19th century. Kratom grows naturally in regions such as:
Thailand
Indonesia
Malaysia
Sumatra
Java
Bali
Borneo
The Sunda isles.
Effects of Kratom
It is believed that the medicinal effects of kratom are highly and diverse due to its unique alkaloid profile, which is unlike any other plant known to exist. The effects vary from each strand, however they include:
Pain relief
Opiate withdrawal relief
Opiate maintenance /transitional substance
Mood-lifting
Energy Promotion
Anxiolytic (Anti-Anxiety)
Depression Relief
Insomnia Relief
Immune System Stimulation
Nootropic (Cognition Enhancing)
Anti-leukemic
Anti-malarial
Anti-inflammatory
Lowers blood sugar