Kratom: Leaves, Powder and Capsule Forms

In the past, synthetic medicines are not very common. These are the types of drugs which are created utilizing man-made chemicals rather than natural ingredients and which undergo complex processes. As synthetic drugs had yet to gain popularity, and because these were less budget friendly, people often use medicinal herbs. Medicinal herbs are free and are readily found anywhere. They are natural and have fewer side effects than its synthetic counterparts.

Kratom or "Mitragyna Speciosa" is one of these medicinal herbs. It is widely known in folklore medicine. Kratom has these so called "Alkaloids" which act as the major active ingredient which gives Kratom its medicinal attributes.

One interesting benefit of Kratom is it acts as a pain killer. It is now accepted as a pain remedy. As diseases are mostly accompanied by pain ranging from mild to severe, the increase in the usage of Kratom has skyrocketed. The dosage is dependent on the degree of pain from one person to another. Higher dosage is meant for severe pain while lower dosage is meant for mild to moderate pain.

Kratom maybe taken in different forms. Kratom in powder form for example. The powder form of Kratom is achieved by drying Kratom leaves which are then turned into powder. One can manually do this at home using mortar and pestle or grind the leaves using a grinder or pounder machine. The powder form of Kratom is very versatile to use. One can take it as is in its powder form or mix it in plain water, juices, coffee, or other beverages. One can also consume Kratom powder as a tea substitute.

Kratom can also be taken in its leaf form. The Kratom leaves can be chewed or it can be placed in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Users drink the water from boiled kratom leaves or use the water for coffee or tea.

Kratom can also be taken in capsule form. This is intended for people who do not like the taste of Kratom powder. Kratom capsules are the preferred choice for many. In choosing between Kratom powder or Kratom capsules the price point is a thing to consider. The kratom capsules are on the pricier side compared to Kratom powder. Another point to consider is the dosage. With Kratom capsules each capsule is pre-measured with specific dosage thus you know clearly how much you are taking and avoid the possibility of under dose or over dose as the case maybe. Worthy to consider as well is the availability. While Kratom in powder form and Kratom in capsule form are easier to find through online shops, shipping requirements and fees must be taken into account. Different types of Kratom both raw, in powder, in capsules or processed are available online. To avoid getting duped, one must do a thorough research of the online shop and the type of Kratom to buy before making the final purchase. A reputable seller sells quality Kratom products so make sure to find one near your area.

Kratom benefits is a plant that is found in Thailand and some places in Southeast Asia and is considered as indigenous and related to coffee.