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| Mitragyna speciosa is barely known in the United
States, but one of the most interesting plants we have
ever found... |
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| Kratom grows in the lush rainforests in the South of
Thailand, and has the unique position of being banned in
the country it is indigenous to...true story... |
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Use Kratom
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Those who have used kratom know that it is a
truly special product. Harvested from the Mitragyna speciosa tree, kratom has
long been used and revered by the Thai people for a number of reasons, both in
terms of its euphoric and sedative effects and its stimulating effects when used
in larger doses. Kratom users in Thailand tended to be working-class laborers
and farmers looking to ease the burdens of their difficult existences. Folk
wisdom claimed that kratom users were harder workers, and therefore better
suited for marriage, than marijuana users. Some of these men (women who use
kratom were apparently somewhat rare) would chew the plant's fresh leaves
anywhere from 3 to 10 times daily. Over time, though, the desired effect might
require larger doses, ranging from 10-30 leaves each day. And, while studies are
inconclusive on what level of addiction was experienced among Thai kratom users,
it would seem that high doses sustained for long periods of time could result in
addiction.
As is well documented by now, the plant has spread westward, opening the door to
much more extensive use across the planet. What was for years the secret of
Southeast Asia has grown into an international phenomenon, with kratom usage
growing in Europe and here in the United States. And, concurrent with that old
Thai wisdom, some who use kratom report a desire to work harder, and increased
energy. Could it be that the old stories are true, and kratom users make for
better husbands (and wives?) than those who resort to illicit drugs? Well, one
thing is for sure: to use kratom doesn't require breaking any laws. Which, to
us, seems a healthy first step toward a safe, happy lifestyle.
Specific to Mitragyna speciosa
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