Intro:
If you’ve ever visited a head shop, a CBD store, or even a dispensary, then you’ve probably heard of kratom.
To some people, kratom sounds like the kind of sketchy supplement you buy in little capsules behind the counter at the convenience store.
However, the real truth behind real Kratom is much different. It’s actually a very old herb that’s been used for hundreds (if not thousands) of years in several different parts of the world—and it has often been hailed for its health and wellness benefits.
See, Kratom is the name of a tree that comes from the coffee family.
It’s native to Southeast Asia.
It’s commonly grown in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
The leaves from this tree have traditionally always been dried and used to make tea.
It’s also sold as a supplement, and kratom leaves can also be smoked like tobacco leaves.
In the Western world, it’s relatively easy to find kratom leaves, powder, and capsules—in either health food stores, vape shops, or specialty stores.
But you may be wondering—what are the benefits of kratom?
Is it safe, or is it dangerous?
Well, scientists are a little bit skeptical of kratom in the sense that there doesn’t seem to be a ton of research supporting any serious health claims.
But with that being said, a lot of people swear by the health benefits.
Here are some of the anecdotal health benefits that people report from their experiences using kratom.
1. It Enhances Libido
Some users report that kratom acts as a fairly potent sexual enhancement supplement.
In fact, this has actually been confirmed with research and clinical studies.
The conclusion is that kratom is actually an effective plant-based sexual enhancer.
Pretty cool, right? Especially when considering that you don’t need any sort of prescription or doctor’s order to purchase it.
2. It Can Help With Pain Relief
There are several different strains of kratom.
There are strains known as white vein, red vein, and green vein kratom.
Of the three of these, white vein kratom has a more pronounced reputation as a pain-relieving agent.
With that being said, all of the different types of strains do possess some pain-relieving qualities.
In fact, one compound found in Kratom (7-hydroxymitragynine) is actually 13 times more potent than morphine.
Don’t worry though, this is just one compound—and consuming kratom will not expose you to that kind of pain-relieving power.
3. It Can Help To Boost Your Mind
People who use kratom report that it works as a fairly potent antidepressant and a hunger suppressant.
However, kratom has also been studied as a potential treatment option for opioid addiction—because it actually targets opioid receptors.
Because of this, it can help to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms associated with drugs like morphine
Pretty cool stuff, right? Not bad for leaves from a tree that you can buy in a health food store.
4. It Can Promote Better Sleep
Some people who use kratom swear by the fact that it can help you to get a better night’s sleep.
Of course, it isn’t quite clear exactly how this would work from a chemical standpoint.
However, when so many people describe this as a benefit, it tends to make you sit up and take notice.
Maybe it actually does work to promote better sleep.
5. It Can Enhance Your Mood
And finally, a lot of people report that kratom is just fun to take.
In fact, people take it recreationally at parties, concerts, music festivals, etc.
They say that it helps to enhance their mood, makes them feel good, and just in general gives them a little psychological boost.
If you’ve never tried it, maybe you should consider experimenting with it.
It may just be the kind of lightweight recreational herb that would suit your fancy.
Conclusion
There you have it.
5 health benefits of kratom, along with a description of how those benefits may manifest in the typical user.
Of course, there hasn’t been a lot of research performed on the herb.
So if you really want to know what’s going on, you may just have to try it for yourself and see how it works.
Just be safe out there. And make sure to always make good, healthy, wise decisions.