A Guide to the Use and Effects of Kratom

Kratom is quite a unique herb because different doses will have very different effects. This is because the active alkaloids in the Kratom plant work both as stimulants and sedatives. Kratom will have a different effect depending on how much is taken and the person taking it, and because of this, it is advisable to begin with, small doses until you know how your body will react.

 

 

 

 

 

At this point, Kratom will make you feel more alert, physically more energized, and for some people, sexually more energized. Most people will become chatty, pleasant, and amiable, and many discover that it is simpler to perform difficult monotonous physical exercises. While most people will like these benefits, some might feel uneasy and tense.

 

 

 

 

 

 

At this stage, you'll typically have less emotional and physical discomfort; you'll appear and feel tranquil; you'll feel generally good, and you might even go into a trance-like state. Some people may feel a little queasy, itchy, or sweaty. If you lie down and relax, the queasy feelings should disappear shortly.

 

 

 

Many people in this state find it enjoyable to lie in a darkened room and listen to music; many have even experienced the 19th-century "waking dream" state. The duration and intensity of these effects depend on the dose, usually lasting for six hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dose guidelines that follow are for Kratom leaves, not extract. These are merely general recommendations, and you should always start with a low dose whenever you are using a new batch of Kratom because everyone's sensitivity to the herb varies. Various batches can vary greatly in potency. Some individuals discover they are extremely sensitive to Kratom, and even little dosages might have negative consequences like continuous vomiting. If this occurs, stop using the herb and look for a different one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depending on the individual and their tolerance level, doses of 7–15g can have effects that are either somewhat stimulant-like or sedative.

 

 

When taken in excess, 16–25g of Kratom can have sedative-like effects and is too much for those highly sensitive to it.

 

 

For most people, 26–50g is excessive and has sedative-like effects.

 

 

 

 

The main risk of using Kratom alone, without combining it with other medications or herbs, is falling asleep. For this reason, it would help if you never drove or operated machinery after using Kratom. Even if you feel excited, you can easily fall asleep.

 

 

 

 

Kratom is not addictive when used appropriately, despite some accounts of users becoming hooked on it after years of daily use. There is essentially little chance of dependency if infrequently used rather than regularly. However, if used consistently over a long time, practically any drug, including coffee, alcohol, and tobacco, can turn into a challenging habit.