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Kratom AwarenessBefore The Purchase.

Kratom History & the Law

Kratom is a leaf that comes from a tree that is part of the Rubiaceae family,

(the same family as coffee). Its botanical name is Mitragyna speciosa. The

Kratom tree is indigenous to Southeast Asia and its leaves have been used in

that area of the world for so long that a beginning date cannot be determined.

The western world became aware of its existence when the Dutch botanist

Pieter Willem Korthals first documented it somewhere between 1831 -1836.At that time its primary uses were to treat pain, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, and

mental instability. Since then kratom has continued to be used for those same

reasons as well as others.

When the Chinese introduced opium trading, kratom was found to have

another use. The people of Southeast Asia began using kratom to prevent the

painful symptoms associated with withdrawals from opium addiction. Kratom

became a highly effective way for addicts to end their dependency on opium

and other opiate substances. As popularity of this use of kratom spread, itbegan to hurt the opium traders business. The economic influence the opium

traders had over the government of Thailand proved to be too strong for

kratom and it was declared illegal with passage of what is known as the

Kratom Act 2486. Besides Thailand, possession of Kratom is illegal in

Australia, Malaysia, and Myanmar. It is legal in all European countries as well

as all of the United States.

Kratom Benefits & EffectsLeaves from the Kratom tree have had a wide range of uses by the people of

Southeast Asia who have known and utilized the benefits of this miracle plant

for centuries. Its popularity has grown in the western nations of the world as

more and more people are becoming aware of the versatility of this plant. In

smaller doses kratom has been known to produce stimulation, motivation, a


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heightened desire to work, extended energy, relief from fatigue, increased

focus and mental awareness, increased social and communication skills, relief

from anxiety and depression, and an overall feeling of euphoria. Larger doses

have been known to produce many or all of these effects as well as

incorporate a pain relieving and analgesic aspect not usually noticed in theuse of smaller doses.

Alkaloid content seems to also play a role in determining which

characteristics manifest in certain types of kratom. There are 25 known

alkaloids in kratom. Kratom plants containing higher levels of mitragynine are

known to have more stimulating effects. Those containing higher levels of the

alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine are used more for sedation and pain killing,

with stronger analgesic activity than morphine. Today, one of the most

common and beneficial uses of kratom is to relieve symptoms associated with

drug (especially opiates) and alcohol withdrawals. Kratom has also been

known to be used for relief from allergy and cold symptoms, as a cough

suppressant, fever reducer, to normalize blood pressure and blood sugar

levels, to fight intestinal parasites, treat diarrhea, increase melanin production

in the skin to aid in protection from the sun, and to prolong sexual

intercourse. The other noteworthy benefit of kratom is its use to fight immune

system disorders and boost the immune system. This could be due to the fact

that kratom is rich in antiviral compounds and contains 20 times the amount

of antioxidants as green tea.

Kratom Variation & Quality

Several variables are considered in choosing which kind of kratom to use.

Even though there are many different strains and mixes of kratom available

on the Internet, however, there are really just 2 basic kinds of kratom that

exist. They are red vein and white vein. There is also a green vein, but

generally it is also a white vein and shares the same dominant properties as

the white vein. Red vein kratom usually is higher in content of 7-hydroxymitragynine, which is the alkaloid believed to be most responsible for

kratoms sedative, pain killing effects and is more often used as a substitute

for opiates. White vein kratom tends to have a higher content of the alkaloid

mitragynine which is believed to be responsible for the more stimulating

effects experienced from kratom use.


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The maturity of the tree, the time of day and year the leaves were harvested,

as well as weather conditions and drying techniques are some of the other

factors that influence the amount and quality of the many alkaloids contained

in kratom. So when someone states that Thai kratom is superior to Malaysian

or Indo or Bali it is usually just an opinion, because the trees where a certainbatch of kratom was harvested may have seen more sunshine than the Thai

trees or they may be far more mature trees situated in a more ideal growing

environment. The point is you cant automatically deem one kratom better

than another just because of the island or country where it was harvested.

This brings up another misconstrued myth of kratom varieties. There is no

such thing as Bali kratom. Most kratom labeled Bali is actually from Borneo

and is of the red vein variety. Originally when kratom was first introduced to

the U.S., the majority of the suppliers trading companies were based out of

Bali, so the red vein kratom coming from those companies just began to be

called Bali kratom. There currently arent any kratom trees on Bali.

Besides variations in the regions where kratom comes from you will find a

wide variety of extracts. Extracts or concentrates are simply that, a

concentrated form of kratom meant to give stronger, longer lasting effects by

using a smaller amount. You may be able to find vendors selling something

listed as high as a 160X extract, but the truth is there really isnt a true kratom

extract that can be above 20X. Many of the alkaloids are lost in the extraction

process necessary to achieve a level higher than 20X. So what you end up with

is an extract that may have a high content of one specific alkaloid but is void ofseveral others. Even though it is believed that the primary alkaloids

responsible for different kratom effects have been identified, scientists still

arent certain of their strength or effects without the combination of other

alkaloids found in kratom. There are currently 25 different alkaloids that have

been identified in the kratom leaf. The other issue with extracts is that just

like with any other herb there is a maximum absorption level, meaning there

is only so much that the body will accept before the rest is wasted through

elimination. These variables were taken into consideration when we began

searching for our supply of kratom. We at Cosmic Kratom believe that wesupply a consistent, higher quality of kratom. Each harvest of kratom we use is

tested before it is packaged to make certain that it is of the consistent quality

we demand of our products. There is nothing more frustrating than coming to

rely on the consistent quality of a product from a supplier youve come to

depend on only to have it go downhill. We appreciate all of our customers and

strive to provide adequate and dependable products you can count on.


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Kratom Cautions

Even though there are many beneficial effects of kratom there are some side-effects that have been reported. The use of kratom more than once a week is

not recommended. Long-term, daily use of high doses of kratom has been

reported in some cases to induce sleeplessness, loss of libido, loss of appetite,

aggression, darkening of the skin, and constipation. Long term daily use of

kratom has been shown to be mildly addictive. Kratom overdoses have been

reported in some cases to cause hallucinations, delusions, listlessness,

tremors, aggression, and nausea. There are no reported fatalities directly

connected to the long-term use of kratom or overdosing kratom. Woman who

are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding should not use

kratom. Do not operate heavy machinery, drive a vehicle, or attempt any other

hazardous activity after using kratom. Those taking MAO inhibitors should not

use Kratom. Do not use kratom if you are under 18 or give kratom to anyone

under 18.

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