What is Kratom?

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a member of the Rubiaceae family of plants, making it a close relative of the coffee plant (Coffea spp.). No wonder we love it.

Much like its cousin, kratom is a powerful central nervous system stimulant and can boost both physical and mental energy.

Kratom has been a popular herb among laborers in Asian countries as a way to prevent burnout since the early 19th century, but its traditional medicinal use extends much further than that. It was also used to treat diarrhea, fever, and wounds and even as a dewormer.

The Western world doesn’t use kratom for those things yet, but it does have a wide range of uses.

Kratom is unique; it has some qualities that are stimulating and others that are sedative. Its effects depend on the dose. Larger amounts of kratom give powerful painkilling and euphoric effects similar to opiate pain medications.

In lower doses, the kratom plant only offers mild pain relief but activates the central nervous system to make users feel more alert, focused, and energized.

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