Is Kratom effective for Chronic Pain?

Great question. Check out this article from naturalnews.com. A 1988 study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that two of the more than 25 naturally-occurring alkaloids found in kratom leaves -- mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine -- exhibit opiate-like effects in animals. And yet these two compounds merely act on opiate receptors, and in a much less severe way than, say, morphine, which is highly addictive and potentially deadly (http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com).

On the other hand, kratom users say the herb helps them live vibrant, pain-free lives without causing any harmful side effects. And most reports, though anecdotal, claim that any potential addiction to kratom is mild and easily mitigated. So who are we to trust, actual users or the DEA?

Unless it can be proven, without a doubt, that kratom is in any way dangerous, the federal government has no business trying to ban it. And even then, caution must be taken to ensure that kratom does not go the way of marijuana, which continues to remain an illegal, controlled substance despite the fact that it is a proven medicinal herb with little or no negative side effects.

Kratom has already been banned in Indiana, but it remains legal in the other 49 U.S. states. And in the interests of preserving health freedom for the thousands of kratom users that choose of their own free will to use this herb as treatment, it is important to be on the lookout for any legislation that might threaten to outlaw this natural medicine.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.naturalnews.com
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/kratom.htm


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What is the difference between Red Vein, White Vein, and Green Vein Kratom?



Green Vein Kratom

White Vein Kratom

Red Vein Kratom

White, Green, Red? What you need to know on the strains. - by DMF

Kratom aromatherapy sessions are a fragile thing to begin with. But if
you are new to the scene and are just learning the ropes, there is a
LOT of information out there and the majority of it is confusing. For
one, you have all these options in front of you and its really hard to
choose a strain if you have no idea what to expect or what each strain
helps you with. The color indicated is given to the vein of the leaf
before being made into the incense powder.

White Strains: These are your energetic strains. People who have
exhaustion issues or if they're on medication that makes them drowsy, a white strain aromatherapy session might be beneficial to them. Some aromatherapists say that these particular strains are the "uptight"ones and anyone who suffers from jitters (that caffeine would bring) should probably either stay away from these or find a blend that takes
the edge off the smoke.

Green Strains: These are your strains that are in the middle of the road. They are neither too energetic or too sedating. Several
aromatherapists use green strains to extend the life of a session. It is also noted that if you are becoming sensitive to either a white strain or red strain, blending it with a green strain gets your session back on track. Many blends have green strains in them simply because of the synergy involved. Green usually blends well with everything.

Red Strains: These are your sedating strains. It should also be noted that anyone who is a chronic pain sufferer or insomnia sufferer, finds red strain aromatherapy sessions beneficial. While although it has been said that lower gram sessions are more stimulating, it various from person to person and any connoisseur describes the red strains as relaxing and sedating.

Several vendors give each strain their own personal name, but they all fall into these three categories. And as it has been said in a previous entry, several vendors are making blends and calling it a  single strain. Please know what you are burning and ask your vendor if they follow these misleading practices.


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