LOOSE LEAF VS. KRATOM

Kratom (scientific name: Mitragyna speciosa) is an ethnobotanical herb native to Southeast Asia. The plant shares a rich, sometimes controversial history in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Civilizations here have used the plant as a therapeutic medicine for thousands of years. Even where legislation bans the use of kratom products like crushed leaf kratom powder, you can find casual users consuming kratom tea or chewing leaves right from the kratom tree.

It only makes sense: recent studies have corroborated anecdotal reports that kratom can offer a variety of positive effects. For example, in a recent research study involving kratom and canines, clinicians administered mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine—the active compounds in kratom products—to dogs. Humans share about 85% of their DNA with canines, making them a solid factor of comparison for human-kratom efficacy. What we learned from this study:

• Kratom can reduce stress-related behavioral signs; in canines, this appears as “pacing, barking, jumping, and spinning,” to name a few.
• Kratom induces “no clinically significant changes in vital signs,” a sign that the herb is well-tolerated in dogs.
• Kratom does not induce any side effects that would otherwise detract from its potential as a botanical supplement.

John Hopkins also released a report indicating the demographics of kratom users. These metrics signified a shift towards kratom acceptance for ailments like chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and opioid use disorders.

But as science continues to catch up to demand, kratom products like loose kratom leaf or powdered kratom continue to change lives around the globe. However, with so many noteworthy formulations out there, how can you know which form of kratom is right for you? Specifically, do you fall into the category of:

• Kratom Powder Fanatics: those who embrace the simplicity of the toss-and-wash method, the convenience of kratom capsules, or the variety of geographical kratom strains!
• Kratom Tea Heads: those who delight in an earthy, delicious cup of steaming kratom tea, brewed from kratom leaves sourced directly from small, family farms in Southeast Asia!

A lot of Kratom for sale online but each has its pros and cons. However, learning more about loose leaf vs. kratom powder may change how you approach your kratom regimen for the better!