Alternative medicine has proven its effectivity even during these modern times. Herbs have been used, if not as the main treatment, as a supplemental therapy to various diseases. In Southeast Asia, one of the traditional herbs used that is known to do wonders with pain management is called Kratom. More often, people who experience chronic pain due to cancer or those who just want to withdraw themselves from opioid use slowly benefit from the effects of Kratom.
In learning more about Kratom, you will be surprised to discover that it comes in a lot of strains from different countries. One popular example is the Indo Kratom, which, as the name suggests, originated from Indonesia. It comes in different strains, namely: Super Indo Kratom, Premium Indo Kratom, Ultra-Enhanced Indo Kratom, and Extracts. Although grown from diverse locations that give them their unique characteristics, Kratom still shares the same benefits.
1. Mood Enhancement
Instead of opting for a cup of coffee, many people choose to take Kratom instead, as this is believed to enhance mood and be more optimistic in life. Although Kratom is not considered an opioid, it presents similar effects on the body since mitragynine, which is found in Kratom, binds to opioid receptors in your brain, thus boosting mood and lesser anxiety.
2. Pain Relief
Kratom is used in different countries for different reasons. In Western countries, Kratom is widely used to treat pain, specifically neuropathic pain caused by chronic conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. It works by binding to the pain receptors located in the central nervous system. On the other hand, other countries use Kratom as a substitute for opioids, which helps them taper off drugs like heroin.
3. Enhances Focus
Our endocrine and nervous system primarily controls our mood and focus through the regulation of hormones and neurotransmitters. With this being said, the release of acetylcysteine by consuming Kratom has a significant effect on improving focus and enhancing memory. Although known to have sedative effects, Kratom helps students who want to focus on studying and improving their memory.
4. Weight Loss
Several people have reported having lost weight while using Kratom, even when it makes you eat more. Although not tagged as an appetite suppressant, Kratom’s anxiolytic effect may contribute to eliminating unnecessary cravings that make you gain weight. Since Kratom can improve your social interaction without the hangover effect, this may also be a great alternative to drinking alcohol, which makes you gain a lot of weight.
