Myanmar

Kratom is a tree unique to Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Malaysia, bagan myanmar (Burma) and Indonesia. Its has many names; Mitragyna speciosa, Kratom, Ithang, Kakuam and Thom. It is related to the coffee tree (Rubiaceae). It is most often found in rainforests and in swamps. Kratom leaves have been used for hundreds of years in Asia. They are used as a stimulant and sedative (depending on the dose; low does = stimulant and high dose = sedative). They are also used as a recreational herb, a pain killer, diarrhea treatment and a treatment for opiate addiction.

Kratom is a large tree which grows to 12-15 feet tall, in some cases as tall as 40 to 100 feet. Its leaves are dark green and can be over 7 inches long and 4 inches wide. The flowers are in yellow clusters. Kratom is an evergreen and the leaves are always being replaced. Kratom thrives in humid, fertile soil, with near full sun exposure away from strong winds. It is drought and frost sensitive.

Kratom has been banned in a lot of Asian countries due to abuse. It is also thought to be addictive, but more research is needed to determine this as true.

Kratom is divided into two types based on the colors of the veins in the leaves; red or green/white. The green-veined variety is said to have a stronger effect, but most users in enjoy mixing them both. Many vendors sell either whole leaf, crushed leaf or powder. Kratom extracts are also very popular.

Kratom is a unique herb, when used in low to moderate dosages it acts as a stimulant; while higher doses act in a sedative manner. This is most likely due to the active alkaloids that have both stimulant and sedative effects.

The stimulant level: At the stimulant level, the mind is more alert and focused, there is increased physical energy, and sometimes sexual energy is increased as well. The user is usually more talkative.

The sedative-euphoric-analgesic level: At higher dosages, people report that they are less sensitive to pain with a calming sense of pleasure. Some reports say the user may enter a dreamy state of bliss. Further, people may experience some itching or sweating. It is possible one might feel nauseated, but relaxation usually over-rides it. Appreciation of music is also reported. Many people report a positive �afterglow� the next day.

Kratom has a long history of use as a pain-killer and treatment for people addicted to various opiates. I personally have friends who were addicted to pain pills prescribed by their doctors. While Kratom doesn�t give them the �high� they were used to, it did however help them get over the sickness of withdrawal while they were attempting to quit the prescribed opiates.

Kratom use may cause nausea and constipation. Some people are hypersensitive to the alkaloids Kratom, and may experience severe vomiting if using stronger doses.

WARNINGS
The greatest risk of using Kratom is falling asleep while engaged in hazardous activities, nausea and possible addiction. First time users are also cautioned against taking a stronger dose.

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