Kratom
Just this morning, I had someone tell me about the herb kratom. In conversation with many people about drugs, kratom never comes up. Obviously, it’s not a high-class drug that most people know anything about. So, after deciding to research this plant, I discovered that kratom is native to Southeast Asia where its leaves have been used as herbal medicine for many generations. It grows in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea and has opioid-like properties. Since forever, the effectiveness and safety of kratom have been unclear, so it has not been approved for use in the United States and many other countries.
But in cultures where the plant grows, its leaves are chewed to relieve pain, increase energy, improve sexual desire, and heal wounds. It’s also used as a deworming agent in Thailand. At low doses, Kratom has euphoric effects like coca. But taken in high doses, the effect can be intense, lasting for hours. In 2018, Thai land legalized kratom for medical purposes, removing it from the list of Category V narcotics. As of today, kratom is under preliminary research for its antipsychotic and antidepressant properties. Overall, there is no scientific evidence that kratom is safe or effective. There are still major concerns about its effectiveness and safety.
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I’ve heard of Kratom, but didn’t know much about it. Never knew it was banned in so many locations. Thanks for the interesting facts!
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