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Kratom basics:
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Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a member of the Rubiaceae family of plants, making it a close relative of the coffee plant (Coffea spp.).
Much like its cousin, kratom is a powerful central nervous system stimulant and can boost both physical and mental energy.
Kratom has been a popular herb among laborers in Asian countries as a way to prevent burnout since the early 19th century — but its traditional medicinal use extends much further than that.
Kratom is unique — it has some qualities that are stimulating and others that are sedative. Its effects depend on the dose. Larger amounts of kratom give powerful painkilling and euphoric effects similar to opiate pain medications.
In lower doses, the kratom plant only offers mild pain relief but activates the central nervous system to make users feel more alert, focused, and energized.
We can split the dose of kratom into two different camps:
If you want a more precise estimate on the ideal dose of kratom for your body — aim to take around 0.03 grams per pound of body weight for the stimulating effects or a dose of 0.06 grams per pound for the sedative and painkilling effects.
For reference, a teaspoon of dried kratom powder is around 2.5 grams of powder, and a tablespoon is roughly 7 grams.
Kratom Dosing Guide
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Avoid mixing kratom with other sedatives or opioids, particularly alcohol!
This will raise the risk of overdose and negative side effects
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Kratom can cause physical and psychological dependence, similar to traditional opioids
Evaluation of the Mitragynine Content, Levels of Toxic Metals and the Presence of Microbes in Kratom Products Purchased in the Western Suburbs of Chicago
Kratom basics:
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There's a lot of information on kratom out there, but a lot of it's biased or outdated. This guide covers almost everything, based on current research.
kratom.org
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a member of the Rubiaceae family of plants, making it a close relative of the coffee plant (Coffea spp.).
Much like its cousin, kratom is a powerful central nervous system stimulant and can boost both physical and mental energy.
Kratom has been a popular herb among laborers in Asian countries as a way to prevent burnout since the early 19th century — but its traditional medicinal use extends much further than that.
Kratom is unique — it has some qualities that are stimulating and others that are sedative. Its effects depend on the dose. Larger amounts of kratom give powerful painkilling and euphoric effects similar to opiate pain medications.
In lower doses, the kratom plant only offers mild pain relief but activates the central nervous system to make users feel more alert, focused, and energized.
What’s the Dose of Kratom?
Correct dosing is crucial when it comes to kratom, but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. There are too many variables to consider — including strain selection and freshness, your individual weight, tolerance, and the desired effects.We can split the dose of kratom into two different camps:
- Low-Dose Kratom (2–6 grams of dried powder)
- High-Dose Kratom (6–12 grams of dried powder)
If you want a more precise estimate on the ideal dose of kratom for your body — aim to take around 0.03 grams per pound of body weight for the stimulating effects or a dose of 0.06 grams per pound for the sedative and painkilling effects.
For reference, a teaspoon of dried kratom powder is around 2.5 grams of powder, and a tablespoon is roughly 7 grams.
Kratom Dosing Guide
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Avoid mixing kratom with other sedatives or opioids, particularly alcohol!
This will raise the risk of overdose and negative side effects
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kratom can cause physical and psychological dependence, similar to traditional opioids
Evaluation of the Mitragynine Content, Levels of Toxic Metals and the Presence of Microbes in Kratom Products Purchased in the Western Suburbs of Chicago
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