What is kratom tea?

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asked Apr 9 in Other- Health by FogHorn1989s (2,380 points)
What is kratom tea?

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answered May 21 by Gingerzebell (18,940 points)
Kratom tea is tea that is derived and made from the Kratom plant which contains two major pyschoactive ingredients which include (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine).

The Kratom leaves are crushed and then smoked, brewed with tea, or placed into gel capsules.

The active ingredient in kratom is mitragynine which is an indole-based alkaloid and the most abundant active alkaloid in the Southeast Asian plant Mitragyna speciosa.

Kratom also known as mitragyna speciosa is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia.

It is indigenous to Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea, where it has been used in herbal medicine since at least the 19th century.

Potential kratom health benefits include increased energy, euphoria, and pain relief.

In one 2016 study of 8,000 kratom users, individuals self-reported an improvement in acute and chronic pain and mood disorders like anxiety and depression.

While some research suggests that kratom may help relieve some of the symptoms of depression, scientists are not yet sure that it is effective.

It also carries some severe risks that a person should be aware of before using it.

Kratom is an herbal extract from an evergreen tree called Mitragyna speciosa.

While kratom is most commonly known for its affinity to opioid receptors, it also has affinity to serotonin and dopamine receptors, signaling its potential for treating depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
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answered Jul 3 by topextracts12 (160 points)

Kratom tea is a beverage made from the leaves of the kratom tree (Mitragyna speciosa), which is native to Southeast Asia. Known for its stimulating and pain-relieving properties, kratom has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. The kratom tea is prepared by boiling the dried or powdered leaves in water, which can be sweetened or flavored to mask its naturally bitter taste.

The active compounds in kratom, primarily mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, interact with the body's opioid receptors, providing effects similar to opioids but with a lower risk of respiratory depression. Kratom tea is often consumed for its ability to enhance mood, increase energy, and alleviate pain. Some users also drink it for its potential to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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