The holistic approach to pain relief focuses on natural remedies. Kratom leaves or powder is also used for making a bitter tasting Kratom tea and it can also be ingested as kratom extracts or powdered leaves. Other disagreeable kratom effects—including sweating, nausea, dizziness, and dysphoria—can also be experienced during the onset period, but they usually give way in time.
Matsumoto, K., Takayama, H., Narita, M. et al. (2008), ‘MGM-9 (E)-methyl 2-(3-ethyl-7a,12a-(epoxyethanoxy)-9-fluoro-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b-octahydro-8-methoxyindolo2,3-aquinolizin-2-yl)-3-methoxyacrylate, a derivative of the indole alkaloid mitragynine: A novel dual acting μ- and κ-opioid agonist with potent antinociceptive and weak rewarding effects in mice', Neuropharmacology, Volume 55, pp. 154-165.
Like all medicinal products, kratom should be used for the shortest time possible and at the lowest effective dose. Inhibitory effects of kratom leaf extract (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) on the rat gastrointestinal tract. Maruyama, T., Kawamura, M., Kikura-Hanajiri, R. et al. (2009), ‘The botanical origin of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa; Rubiaceae) available as abused drugs in the Japanase markets', Journal of Natural Medicine, Volume 63, p. 340-344.
It is therefore not uncommon that we come across many kratom plants for sale advertisements across many mediums. The Rifat strain is the "rock star" of Kratom plants in the community who know Kratom. However, studies on the effects of kratom have identified many safety concerns and no clear benefits.
At least one vendor has offered free
kratom seeds for sale seeds when their customers would place a kratom powder order. While at high doses, kratom can act as a stimulant, at lower doses it can make users feel calm, less stressed, and, of course, can reduce the craving for opiate-based drugs.