What are the Benefits of Kratom?
Kratom, used for centuries as a treatment for malaria, intestinal worms and infections, diarrhea, coughs, body aches, and mood disorders has come again into the limelight. The herb has a unique blend of alkaloids that can benefit the body in the following ways;
- Kratom as an Analgesic/sedative
Kratom leaves are known for their pain-relieving and sedative effects. The primary alkaloids found in the leaves are believed to interfere with receptors in the brain, thus helping reduce muscle aches, chronic pains, abdominal pains as well as pains induced because of an injury or damage to the tissues.
Anxiety, being the greatest issue faced by our generation, can negatively affect the lives of thousands. New research into the possible treatments for the disease has claimed that Kratom can act as a very beneficial anti-anxiety medicine. This property of the plant can help patients suffering from mood disorders such as chronic stress, depression, and mood swings.
Kratom’s use as an aphrodisiac, since the traditional times, where people used the plant to benefit sexual health by improving sexual function and increasing sperm count in men. The plant was also used to increase fertilization potential and the rates of conception in women.
- Kratom as a mood stabilizer
Kratom is famous for its mood-lifting and stabilizing properties. The plant is used to build confidence, achieve motivation and help people overcome their social fears.
- Kratom as a stimulant/Energizer
Kratom’s use as a stimulant is, perhaps, one of the earliest uses of the plant. A belief says, that in the old days farmers would chew on Kratom’s leaves to get an energy boost so that they could perform the hard-monotonous chores of the day.
- Kratom for opiate withdrawals recovery
Kratom helps relieve addicts that are recovering from opioid withdrawal symptoms and dependency on FDA classified schedule 1 drugs like heroin. The plant is known to interfere with the normal functioning of the body in a way that resembles that of the opioids, thus helping addicts to achieve a quicker recovery.