Patrick Harris - Before You Start Using Kratom--Know All About It

Before You Start Using Kratom

Know All About It

Patrick Harris

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Copyright 2018 PATRICK HARRIS

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About the Author

Patrick Harris is an herbal medicine enthusiast who uses natural means to find remedies for health conditions; such as infertility, fibroids, pain, depression, weight loss. Etc.

In his quest to find the best medicinal herbs out there he encountered Kratom, and he's now committed to educating people on the things they need to know, not just about Kratom but also other herbal products that work.

His objective is simple: to assist people who are looking for alternative medicine for their health challenges.

Introduction

W

e all search for better alternatives when it comes to our health - or lack of it. Most patients would never rebut the idea of looking for alternative options after conventional medical options fail to work, they will be forced to try other available options for the sake of their health.

In the psychiatric medical field, Kratom has proven to be one of the most effective forms of alternative medication for patients who are seeking treatment for fatigue, chronic insomnia, pain, depression and many more.

The first time I took Kratom I knew I was going to write a book about it.

While there were a lot of things I knew about Kratom (which you will find in this book anyway), trying it out for the very first time was tricky for me. An excellent first-time experience makes you a happy user. Meanwhile, a bad first-time experience can make you hate this medicinal plant.

An even trickier situation arises when you dont follow instructions before trying a new Kratom strain for the first time. Theres a great chance that it can go wrong leaving you with the impression that Kratom is not your thing.

This book is a complete guide to educating you on Kratom tips and tricks but also making your first Kratom experience pleasant and enjoyable.

Chapter one

Kratom - The Double-Edge Plant

Y

ou may have come across the word Kratom recently and might have thought it sounded a lot like something out of the international space station.

Well, you are no different from a lot of people since what happens in space is all grey to us. Kratom is a relatively new drug in the United States and Europe at large. Southeast Asia has been using this drug for many years as a painkiller, anti-diarrheal medicine, and a recreational drug. Kratom is simply the name of the tree this drug is gotten from.

While this is a popular tree, most Asians know only about its leaves; the dark green leaves which are usually around 7 inches long and 4 inches wide, are continuously shed by the tree throughout the year. These Kratom leaves have been a part of the culture of Southeast Asia for hundreds of years if not longer. 70% of the population has been estimated to use the plant daily.

Many lovers of this tree say that it has helped them to treat their opioid addiction withdrawal symptoms, calms anxiety, and lessens chronic pain amongst other things.

This trees benefits are real, and its getting a lot of attention lately since DEA threatened to ban it which made it the center of a national controversy.

So, what is Kratom and what effect does it have on the human body?

Kratom, also known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical tree which is related to the coffee family and widely known to the people living in Indonesia Malaysia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea and Myanmar. The leaves from the tree have been used for centuries by these countries as a traditional remedy for various pain.

They usually eat the leaves raw, but the leaves can be crushed and made into a powder. The powder can also be made into capsules, smoked or brewed in teas.

A recent release by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said that kratom - when taken in low doses - produces simulating effects. However, it's not the same when it is taken in large amounts; it acts as a sedative which can lead to psychological and physiological dependence as well as psychotic symptoms.

But is that all Kratom can do?

Other Important Things You Should Know About Kratom.

Kratom is Not New

It might be a new thing in the US but definitely not in Southeast Asia and some parts of Africa. For centuries, farmers in these parts of the world consume the Kratom leaves to get an extra boost of energy while working in their farms. In Thailand and Malaysia, Kratom is considered harmful which made the government ban it in 1979 and 2003 in Malaysia. However, its important to note that the banning of kratom in Thailand was due to lost tax revenues on the opium trade rather than the safety of the drug.

Meanwhile, despite the bans, the western world came to know about the benefits of this drug, such as increased energy and alertness. Today, this drug has continued to grow in popularity, and it is often smuggled from Thailand for sale in the western countries like the United States.

Kratom Produces Similar Effects to Opiates

Here's another crazy fact about Kratom; It produces similar effects as opiates. It can cause negative health consequences, such as respiratory depression, vomiting, nausea, hallucinations, and severe withdrawal signs.