Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia with medicinal use for centuries. It’s generally ground into a powder and taken orally in a tea kratom bag but can be eaten whole or used for cooking.
This natural herb has a long history of use for its powerful pain killing properties, as well as its ability to help with addiction and withdrawal symptoms, depression and anxiety, diabetes (particularly when combined with other herbs), fibromyalgia, PTSD, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), attention deficit disorder (ADD)/ADHD, menstrual cramps/pain during labor among many others.
1. Increases Energy
If you have used kratom, you probably have felt a noticeable increase in energy. Energy levels can vary from person to person, but the herb increases energy levels by about 20-30%. One of the essential and good things about kratom is that it is non-addictive and does not cause jitteriness.
To get an energy boost from kratom, many people prefer using the crushed or powdered form of the herb. They typically mix it with water or juice and drink it on an empty stomach for optimal absorption. It also stimulates metabolism, resulting in weight loss, so it’s a positive side effect.
2. Relieves Pain
Pain is one of the reasons why people use kratom. The herb contains molecules that bind with receptors found on pain-sensitive cells. That causes a release of chemicals called endorphins, which reduces pain and increases feelings of euphoria and relaxation. Kratom is said to be especially effective for treating chronic pain, especially in patients who have not responded to opioid medications or other remedies, such as physical therapy or surgery.
3. Reduces Anxiety and Depression
Kratom has also been used for severe mental health problems like depression and anxiety disorders. Some people report having a better quality of life after using kratom to treat symptoms like overwhelming sadness or inability to cope with everyday life issues.
4. Helps With Addiction and Withdrawal Symptoms
Kratom users have reported it’s helped them get off much stronger opiates, such as Oxycontin or heroin, through a natural supplement. That becomes a savior for those who have suffered addiction to prescription painkillers. It helps during anxiety and depression and severe mental health problems like addiction and withdrawal symptoms.
5. Helps With Diabetes (and with Other Health Conditions)
Kratom is an effective natural complement to other herbs and herbal remedies for the treatment of diabetes, as it contains powerful ingredients that help regulate blood sugar levels. Kratom users claim it is such a natural alternative for treating diabetes that they have stopped using pharmaceutical medications.
6. Increases Energy Levels and Reduces Anxiety
Kratom is said to increase energy levels by about 20-30%. One of the best kratoms is that it is non-addictive and does not cause jitteriness. It also stimulates metabolism, resulting in weight loss, so it’s a positive side effect. To get an extra boost of energy out of kratom, most people prefer using the crushed or powdered form of the herb. They typically mix it with water or juice and drink it on an empty stomach for optimal absorption.
7. Benefits of Mental Health
People use kratom for severe mental health problems like depression and anxiety disorders. Some people report having a better quality of life after using kratom to treat symptoms like overwhelming sadness or inability to cope with everyday life issues, depression, and anxiety.
8. Helps with Addiction and Withdrawal Symptoms
Kratom users have reported it’s helped them get off much stronger opiates, such as Oxycontin or heroin, through a natural supplement. It is primarily helpful if you are suffering from addiction to prescription painkillers.
9. Reduces Pain Sensitivity
Because kratom causes an increase in endorphins, which are your body’s natural painkillers, it is said to reduce sensitivity to pain. That is a great help for those who suffer from chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, or other chronic pain issues.
10. Helps With Weight Loss
Kratom is a natural supplement that contains thermogenic effects that help increase metabolism. That means you will feel more energized and have an increased appetite which can be beneficial for those trying to lose weight. Some people prefer using the herb to aid their weight loss goals.
11. Eases Depression and Anxiety
Kratom users report that kratom helps them cope with depression and anxiety better than prescription medication because of the natural antidepressant compounds in the herb itself. Some even claim that it makes them live life “more fully.”
Bottom Line
There are many benefits to using kratom strains for anxiety as a natural supplement but do not take the herb if you take prescription medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. Kratom should be used only under the guidance of a doctor who can help determine if and when you can use these powerful herbs.
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