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| Mitragyna speciosa is barely known in the United
States, but one of the most interesting plants we have
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| Kratom grows in the lush rainforests in the South of
Thailand, and has the unique position of being banned in
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Kratom as an
Aphrodisiac
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We have often been asked if Kratom is a good
aphrodisiac, and the answer is a definite and resounding no. Kratom acts in
similar ways that an opiate does, and acts to depress the central nervous
system. Reduced excitation has often been reported, but disappears the moment
effects of the plant wear off in a few hours.
These are only anecdotal stories, and none of been tested in a clinical
situation, so it’s difficult to make any valid judgment about this topic
whatsoever. There are always so many factors to consider when trying to validate
any claims such as the aphrodisiac qualities of any natural herbal product.
Herbs like Damiana and Yohimbe Bark have been scientifically-proven to stimulate
blood flow around the genital area, but no such reports have been found
pertaining to any use of Kratom as an aphrodisiac.
In another sense, if the physical effects of Kratom couldn’t be considered an
aphrodisiac, one can always look to the mental effects that an herb like this
might provide. For example, just as Kava has been referred to as the
“anti-shyness” herb, maybe the same could be true for Kratom, which reportedly
also acts as a relaxant, possibly making one more open to different
possibilities presented to them, lessening anxiety, and increasing pleasure and
enjoyment of a situation.
In short, despite the lack of any substantial evidence on the aphrodisiac
qualities of this wondrous plant, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist. Like
many other herbal products available, the jury is still out, so to speak, and
new reports and anecdotes come in daily, altering our perception and increasing
our awareness of the possibilities that herbs such as Kratom present.
Specific to Mitragyna speciosa
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