The medicinal effects of kratom are both highly flexible and broad due to variations in alkaloid profile between plants as well as the unique qualities of the alkaloids themselves, which are largely unlike any others known to exist. Traditionally, it has been used for:
- Pain relief
- Mood-lifting
- Energy Promotion
- Anxiolytic (Anti-Anxiety)
- Insomnia Relief
- Immune System Stimulation
- Nootropic (Cognition Enhancing)
- Anti-leukemic
- Anti-malarial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Lowered blood sugar
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In addition to this large range of medicinal applications, this plant also has many other positive secondary properties such as high-antioxidant and vitamin and mineral content, which has made it an item of interest for general health purposes as well.