Benefits of Kratom Tea
Ingesting Kratom plant has been a habit of manual laborers in Southeast Asia, where it has been commonly used to boost energy, especially under the heat of the sun. As tea, its fresh or dried leaves are boiled until the desired medicinal effect is achieved. Folk medicine in the nineteenth century point to Kratom tea as useful in relieving pain, bringing down fevers, addressing gastro-intestinal upsets, de-worming, and sedation.
Such background historical use was even shared by the UNS National Library of Medicine – National Institutes of Health.
“Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree with a long history of traditional use in parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. Kratom is also known as Thom, Thang, and Biak. Its leaves and the teas brewed from them have long been used by people in that region to manage pain and opioid withdrawal and to stave off fatigue. Kratom is actually consumed throughout the world for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute.”
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The website Organic Facts tried to explain how Kratom can have these very useful medicinal benefits in folklore medicine. This in part explains why some westerners have started to try it and use it for pain management and opioid withdrawal symptoms taken either fresh or drank as tea.
“Kratom is a tropical tree native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea, where the leaves have been used for medicinal purposes due to its morphine-like effects. The majority of the health benefits of kratom are derived from the unique chemical compounds and nutrients found within the leaves of the plant, including a wide range of alkaloids and other organic substances that affect many organs of the human body. Mitragynine, the primary active alkaloid in kratom, is associated with being responsible for its opioid-like effects.”
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Alternative Medicine
The website Alternative Medicine likewise shared the many benefits of consuming Kratom either as tea or in any other pure form. In their online article they mentioned that foremost among its many benefits is its pain-reliving properties. Kratom Wiki
“For years, people have used kratom in order to alleviate pain and treat a variety of health issues. It is a natural source of antioxidants that have an impact on heart health and can also lower the risk of infection. Simply put, it improves the immune system by boosting the metabolism. It also helps stimulate the production of serotonin and dopamine. These are neurotransmitters believed to be in charge of emotions, movements, moods, and sensations of pleasure and pain. As such, kratom can help with pain and withdrawal relief.”
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Kratom tea is indeed a beneficial herbal tea to consume for several health issues.
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