Though Mitragyna speciosa Kratom has been used for a long time in South-East Asia, it does not enjoy a rich, often romanticized history similar to that of other drugs such as opium or cannabis.

Kratom culture and use was, until recently restricted to South-Eastern Asia, where it was used locally, in rural areas, for both its medical and psychoactive qualities and as a stimulant for work and a recreational relaxant.

Opium or cannabis use were much more prevalent throughout the history of Asia, associated with widespread recreational and medical use and cultivation, while Kratom use was a more localised phenomenon, primarily used as a crutch and for comfort of the working peasants. Yet in Mitragyna speciosa Kratom growing areas, some opiate ...

As previously explained in the section “Pharmacology and mode of action of Mitragyna speciosa Kratom” as well as in the “Potential applications and modern uses of Mitragyna speciosa Kratom” section, Mitragyna speciosa Kratom actually has a strong potential as a substance to help with the detoxification process and withdrawal symptoms of opiates and opioids ...

As previously mentioned, despite Mitragyna speciosa Kratom’s relatively long history of human use, Kratom and Kratom use has rarely been studied extensively, even in countries where Kratom use is traditional.

Such a country, Thailand, actually banned Kratom in 1943 (ban which is now under discussion, see the “History and legality of Mitragyna speciosa Kratom” section for more detail), and has also held strong anti-Kratom positions, in accordance with its general aggressively repressive ...

Mitragyna speciosa Kratom use appears to be very safe in standard recreational doses.

A person who consumes too much Mitragyna speciosa Kratom will experience strong nausea and vomit the consumed Kratom before their body would absorb enough alkaloids to cause a potentially dangerous overdose. ...

Some combination may actually potentiate the effects of Mitragyna speciosa Kratom, which is something to be aware of when experimenting with Kratom. ...

What is clear is that Mitragyna speciosa Kratom is not recommended for daily use.

While such a practice is not nearly as problematic or dangerous as it would be with opiate or opioid use, it is clear that it is with ...

Mitragyna speciosa Kratom leaf, Kratom leaf powder and extracts are best preserved in an cool environment where they are not exposed to air, humidity, heat or U.V. light. ...

Extraction of the Mitragyna speciosa Kratom alkaloids into the tea is show to be facilitated by using powdered material, as this increases the surface area. So if one has crushed or whole dried Kratom leaf, it is best to grind the leaf to a rough powder in a food processor or a coffee grinder.

Place one dose (see “Mitragyna speciosa Kratom dosage guidelines” ...

A paste-like concentrated Kratom extract can be prepared by boiling of quantity of fresh or dried Mitragyna speciosa Kratom leaves, ...

In South-East Asia Mitragyna speciosa Kratom leaf is also often made into a tea. This has also become, by far, the most common and popular method using Kratom ...