Learn About Kratom with Sterling Tobacco.
Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia and belongs to the coffee family. Its leaves have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fatigue, pain, diarrhea, and muscle cramps. Kratom contains two active compounds, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which work on opioid receptors, but with fewer side effects. In low doses, it acts as a stimulant, while in high doses, it can relieve pain like opioids.
One of the compounds found in kratom, 7-hydroxymitragynine, is more potent than morphine. Kratom selectively inactivates specific signals, which may explain the more tolerable side effects compared to typical opioids. Kratom may be an effective reliever for chronic pain by attaching to opioid receptors.
Kratom may also have mood-enhancing effects and may be an effective treatment for opioid addiction. Some people use it to help alleviate the withdrawal symptoms of morphine and ethanol. Early studies suggest that kratom may have potential as an antidepressant.
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