Kratom has a powerful effect on stress, depression, anxiety and energy levels. It alleviates anxiety and lifts your mood. The general feeling is happy, energetic and motivated. Kratom is unique in that it treats anxiety without drowsiness, rather enhancing and improving energy levels. Kratom starts to take effect around 10 – 15 minutes, if taken on an empty stomach. At 30 – 40 mins, it is at full effect, and lasts around 4 – 6 hours depending on the strain.
Kratom generally speaking is stimulating in small doses 1 – 3gs and sedating in higher doses 3 – 6gs. This is due to the fact that Mitragynine stimulate the delta opioid receptors in low doses, yet stimulates the mu opioid receptors in high doses. The same receptors are stimulated when using opiate medication.
The most pronounced effects of Kratom are similar to opiate medication, in that it provides pain relief, but also increases energy levels and alleviates anxiety and depression. The strength of Kratom is comparable to Tramadol and Codeine. Kratom treats pain in many different ways. It blocks the pain signals to the brain in the same way that opioid medication does, it acts as an anti-inflammatory, and it relaxes the muscles. Kratom also treats the emotional and mental symptoms that often accompany chronic pain such as depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and fatigue. Kratom is also a very effective Nootropic and has become very popular among university students studying for exams. Kratom is also useful for those working long hours to assist with focus and concentration. Kratom has shown promising results in treating ADHD and autism.