Kratom Tea-Making - Preparation and Dosing Ideas for the Rest of Us

Because kratom is neither tested nor approved by the FDA, kratom can only be sold in the United States for burning as incense; it burns quite well, with smells reminiscent of a cool fall day. I can't tolerate ingesting kratom or kratom tea, but for those looking for a legal, natural, and effective means to mitigate chronic pain, say Lyme disease or spinal cord problems, Kratom is an amazing leaf, and can offer the relief you are looking for.

Kratom are the dried, crushed (or powdered) leaves of the species Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia. The kratom tree belongs to the same botanical family as the coffee tree. It has been used as a medicinal and recreational herbal medicine for thousands of years, and offers stimulant (at low doses), sedative (at higher doses), pain relievers and (yes) euphoric properties, similar to opiates. Kratom contains alkaloids similar to pharmaceutical and synthetic opiates, but is said to be much less addictive. In fact, kratom is sometimes used as a means of lessening opioid addiction withdrawal symptoms. However, if you are going to use it to relieve pain, be careful and treat it with respect.

After 2 back surgeries and years of occasional, but severe discomfort, I have come to realize that I needed a non-addictive means to control the episodes of severe back pain that appear from time to time; kratom fits that bill perfectly. Kratom is a totally natural solution that really works for me. Frankly, I'm not sure if it really alleviates back pain or if it makes me not worry about it (because frankly, it gives a really wonderful buzz like opiates that feels GREAT!). I guess it really doesn't matter; Occasionally I use kratom, I feel better ... period. Life is buy kratom us!

Now, there are some who really enjoy the ancient ritual of boiling, dipping, stirring, stirring, repeating, and making a batch of kratom tea. In fact, some also savor the green-grass, alkaline-bitter taste of kratom tea ... but personally, I don't care either. Don't get me wrong, I really like the smell of fresh kratom leaves and powder, and I love the pain-relieving and attitude-altering effects of kratom, but that bitter alkali flavor, the ingredient that makes kratom so special It just turns my stomach. Brewing Kratom tea is not ritualistic for me, but a necessary evil, a real pain-in-the-butt task that must be accomplished to enjoy the benefits of the leaf.