From Joe Rogan to tech and gym bros, they all have seemed to try this infamous legal high called "kratom". The alleged side effects of taking kratoms include euphoria, relaxation, laser focus, and easing pain. However, there is a limited study conducted on this plant, especially its efficacy in treating pain. Many countries are also still debating its legality as it posses stimulant and opioid-like effects.
Kratom is native to southeast Asia in the coffee family. It grows in Indonesia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, and Malaysia. According to a study conducted by the Indonesian Drug administration, this plant contains similar effects to cocaine and morphine. It still becomes a debate in Indonesia, whether to classify kratom as narcotics or herbal commodity. However, according to Decree of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 104 / KPTS / HK.104 / M / 2/2020 concerning the Directorate General's Assisted Commodities of Horticulture, kratom is designated as a category of medicinal plant commodities. Hence, unlike Malaysia and Myanmar, kratom is still legal in Indonesia.
Nevertheless, in a new development, kratom will be banned entirely in 2022 in Indonesia. However, for now, people can still find kratom legally in all online marketplace in Indonesia. The seller sells it as medicinal herb tea as intended and regulated by the Indonesian government. The price varies from 2$ for 250gr to 8$ for 1kg super green strain.
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I first knew kratom in 2017. I could only found information from foreign sources but not from local sources. I saw some foreign vendors that sell it for a hefty price. So, it was not affordable for me. However, when I recently joined a discord server in 2020, I got curious about it again. I found that kratom is available in all e-commerce at a reasonable rate. So, I decided to give myself a try.
Nevertheless, the more I research it, the more I learned that it posses a dangerous side effect, especially when taken with certain medicines that might cause death.
Many reviewers said that if you have an addictive behavior, never touch kratom because it can be highly addictive. Research conducted mentioned that kratom use's natural history, including its clinical pharmacology and toxicology, is poorly understood. Hence, be very cautious when consuming this plant.
According to the psychonaut wiki, these are the substances that may cause dangerous interaction when consumed together.
Like cannabis, there are many different strains of Kratom. Each strain has a different stimulant, depressant, and opioid effect. According to the psychonaut wiki, the most commonly found in the market is the green strain; it is less potent than the red and the white strain. Furthermore, the method of preparation varies. There is kratom tea and also take and wash method. Since the taste is bitter, almost matcha-like, many take it with honey and sugar.
I do not intend to take Kratom regularly. I have read that it can be addictive and somewhat dangerous when mixed with different substances. I also do not want to be addicted, especially that in 2022 this will be illegalized in the country.
As of now, I am taking a very light dosage, 2gr once a week. I have watched many reviews abusing Kratom by taking up to 10gr to 20gr/day. They also experience some nasty withdrawals, which I will not want to experience. I have experienced withdrawal from Centella, alcohol, and Caffeine. These were nasty, and I will not want to repeat the experience. So, this experience will be a short one, and kratom will not be on my permanent stimulant list.
Reference
https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Kratom
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3670991/
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What a well-balanced article Macc! Great to see someone laying out the pros and cons instead of the usual supporters with their biased praise.
Happy new year to you and best wishes to you and your loved ones :-)
I think most reviewers out there then to talk about its pros. Often someone will get shunned if they dare to talk about its cons. While for me, I am someone who's in it for experimental purposes and I want to get to be very open about any substances I try knowing that I could endanger myself. I hope if anyone is interested in it, know that they are going to consume a possible dangerous substance. Not to mention, what most people are not aware is the interaction between substances they consume. For instance, kratom and tramadol if taken together may cause death. So, yes I will be very open about every subtances I take and write review about. Anyhow, Happy new year to you and your family!
Absolutely. Anyone who ever goes against the masses seems to suffer a similar fate but again, you balanced the whole thing perfectly and I hope you get the due reward :-)
I would like to grow kratom but I've heard that seeds are notoriously hard to germinate and may only have a 10% viability. The seeds need to be very fresh, as in only days old.
Oh wow, I didn't know about growing but it grows pretty well in Borneo. It's even the #1 exporter to the US. Maybe I'll try to search about how to cultivate the plant. So far, I am not interested in growing it but it should be interestting to know about that
Thanks for sharing this information about Kratom with us, It is not a plant that I am familiar with. As with any natural medicine it is really important to be educated and treat it with respect. Starting with a small dose is always the best way. If you do consume it, please let us know how it went.
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Thank you @truck-family ! I have tried a very small dosage 2g and it made me lethargic the whole day. So essentially, it reacts as relaxant instead of stimulant for me. I will try again lowering the dosage to 1g as I have chronic fatigue and it's not something that I want.
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I didn't realise it was dangerous! I haven't actually done any reserach on it but I keep hearing the name 'kratom'. It goes to show you have to really look into things before just consuming them because some online semi celebrity has said they take it. I'll stay clear thanks, stick to ashwagandwa and other nootropics I know work for me. I definitely don't need another addiction. Thanks very much for posting this!
yeah, the internet celebrity and gym bros are the proponents of kratom. I think many of the blogs out there don't actually talk about the drug interaction and how each dosage may differ from one person to another. I have tried dosing 2g and it already made me lethargic. So, I steer clear of that and will use it only when needed. I am planning to get ashwagandha as I heard many people talk about it but I will have to see the pros and the cons.
Here's another person who also talks about the danger of kratom (addiction and withdrawal)
A really interesting video everyone should watch.. not just if they take or want to take kratom, but any natural product. The wellness industry has a lot to answer for, doesn't it, promoting efficacy without more detailed and overt discussion of contraindications!
And I have to say, ashwagandwa is great. My cortisol levels are up massively at moment and they it helps bring them down.
Good to know!! I am going to an unboxing and review once I got my hands on it.
Thank you for the fair and balanced article!
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That's pretty cool! I hope anyone who is interested about kratom can read this post and find your biz.
I used it for my depression in the past, but it's sadly illegal now in our state.
Ah yeah, that's unfortunate. Well, it's soon gonna be illegal here too so, I'll have to try it. I just checked this and quite surprised how Indiana classify this as a "a synthetic drug".
Yes it is unfortunate that kratom is a natural substance banned while prescribing methadone and sedatives is normal. Unfortunately, many recent addicts and mental patients here in Europe have also been left without a safe medicine.
I recently have started becoming interested in Kratom again from listening to a podcast. I didn't realize there were so many side effects. Thanks for the info, I'll start looking into it again now.
It does sound interesting.
yeah that's the thing with anyone who endorses Kratom, many of them don't disclose its potential chemical reaction with other substances and the potential addiction,which is one of the reason why many govt attempts to make it illegal. Please do more research if you want to consume it.
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