Here's (a lot more) benefits:
Euphoric (Mood Enhancing)
A majority describe a brighter mood and an overall better sense of well-being with considerably less anxiety.
Analgesic (Mild to Severe Pain)
Kratom is used as an alternative to over the counter and even furthermore, prescription pain medicine. Whether the patient prefers an alternative method of pain relief, cannot deal with the negative side effects, or has acquired a tolerance build up with prescription pain medications. Long-lasting relief, not only from minor aches and pains, but from headaches/migraines, arthritis, back pain, and even severe chronic pain have been noted.
Relaxing (Mind & Body)
In higher amounts, Kratom tends to be more tranquilizing and relaxing, while providing a pain-relieving dreamy reverie.
Depression (Mood Disorders)
Kratom is commonly proclaimed for its anti-depressant effects and studies have shown that mitragynine (more specifically 7-hydroxymitragynine) has antidepressant-like effects. One study was done with the alkaloid mitragynine, which was isolated from Mitragyna speciosa, that attempted to investigate the antidepressant effects of adding mitragynine. The study concluded that there are significant anti-depressant effects to be gained from mitragynine. Kratom has also been suggested as an effective treatment in people who suffer from borderline personality disorder.
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
It has been reported that Kratom can also be used to treat the symptoms of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder, but very little is known about this. It is believed that Kratom’s stimulating effects as the primary source of this idea.
Opiate Withdrawal (Dependence or Substance Abuse)
Opiate withdrawal can cause mild to severe symptoms including nausea, vomiting, muscle pains, insomnia, anxiety and diarrhea. The thought of the ensuing symptoms makes giving up prescription medication or other drugs a very disheartening decision. Kratom for opiate withdrawal acts as a "masking" and detoxifying agent. Using Kratom eases or stops the symptoms entirely and makes it easier to cope with the withdrawal. Kratom eases pain, relaxes the mind, and settles stomach uneasiness caused by the absence of the particular drug. It helps stabilize the drug cravings with its sedating and opioid-binding effects until one can finally go without these drugs. Some have noted it being effective for Benzodiazepine and other "physically dependent" drugs that produce a withdrawal effect.
Antioxidant Effects
One of the active alkaloids in M. speciosa is Catechin, and has been linked to numerous health benefits. In humans, there is a 2-3 hour time window for treatment of strokes to be effective and Catechin (epicatechin) appeared to limit neuronal damage when given to the mice even as long as 3.5 hours after the stroke.
High Blood Pressure
Kratom has also been suggested as an effective treatment in high blood pressure, or hypertension. While hypertension can cause life-threatening effects, some have suggested that kratom use has assisted in lowering blood-pressure. One active alkaloid in M. speciosa is Ajmalicine, which is also known as "raubasine" and is used as a antihypertensive drug in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Diabetes Management
Catechin is used by many diabetics due to a variety of beneficial properties. It mimics insulin and protects red blood cells (erythrocytes) in a very similar manner in which insulin does. It also inhibits alpha-amylase, preventing the digestion of starch into absorbable glucose. It also keeps blood sugar levels lower by inhibiting intestinal glucose absorption.
Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial
Epicatechin also has demonstrated ability to inhibit growth of pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli and staph (staphylococcus). It also has anti-viral properties and inhibits the ability of virus' to enter and infect cells.
