Kratom Bible

Due to different growth regions and breeding, kratom has evolved into a variety of different strains, which can be very different in effects. There are three primary effect categories one can divide strains into: stimulating, sedating and moderate.

It should be noted that every plant within a strain can vary, so in no way are these analyses set in stone; rather we have taken a more statistical approach, based upon large amounts of individual user experience reports to provide a guide to the general strain characteristics.

Nootropic substances are a relatively new field of interest which shows much promise. Interestingly, some have reported good results by using kratom as a nootropic in areas such as focus, motivation and memory.

Unlike traditional medications for focus (e.g. ADHD medication), the subjective experience of kratom for many is that it doesn’t make your focus “stick” psychologically, rather it seems to dampen psychological background noise resulting from stress, anxiety or excessive excitement/restlessness, promoting natural focus ability. In this way it tends to lend itself to a more meditative quality of focus.

Because strain differences can vary, there is typically no set dose for peak cognition boosting effects — though it typically ranges from low/medium to medium.

Strains

1. Green Malaysian (Focus)
2. Thai (Focus/Energy)
3. Maeng Da (Focus/Energy)

Preferred Vein Color

• White
• Green

Dosage

• Low – Moderate

If you choose to try a green vein strain, we would suggest a more stimulating variety, such as those mentioned above, at a low dosage, as large doses can sometimes be counterproductive.

Due to the immunostimulant alkaloids found in kratom:

• Isopteropodine
• Isorhynchophylline
• Isomitraphylline
• Mitraphylline

Kratom can be effective for boosting the immune system, which can be effective for conditions ranging from the common cold to the flu, and it may have potential to help many more conditions (although little research in this regard has yet been done)[4]. Because of this, many have started to take it at the onset of a sickness to reduce its duration (as well as negate some of its symptoms).

Strains

1. Green Malaysian
2. Borneo

Preferred Vein Color

• Green Vein

Dosage 

• – Moderate – Low

Because the research in this regard is lacking, the strain choices above are only defined by the limited regions that were studied, and so many other varieties of kratom may have similar immunostimulant properties.

The psychological effects of kratom are of a very unique quality in comparison to other plants found in nature, as the plant contains both sedating and stimulating properties; these effects can differ depending on the strain, plant and one’s own personal body chemistry.

Nearly any quality strain can cause general mood-lifting, but the differences in strain can shift the spectrum of effects between stimulating and sedating, which can largely change the qualities of the experience.

Anxiety and Stress Relief

In order to maximize anxiety relief with kratom, you will likely be best suited to a strong and sedating strain such as an Borneo or Indo, although other sedating strains can work effectively. In our experience, borneo kratom strains have generally been the most effective for relieving stress and restlessness without causing excessive tiredness or brain fog that some varieties of strains like Bali can cause.

For those with insomnia in conjunction with anxiety, these strains can also double as a great kratom strain for sleep.

Strains

1. Borneo
2. Indo
3. Bali

Preferred Vein Color

• Red
• Green

Dosage

The primary reason kratom is so effective for pain are it’s two primary painkilling alkaloids: Mitragynine, and 7-OH-mitragynine [3]. Which both have agonist activity brain receptors responsible for effectively dampening the body’s perception of pain at the source. As a result, those who are looking for pain relief from kratom have had best effects with strains high in these two alkaloids.

Leaf alkaloid content can vary from plant to plant, and from strain to strain, however, there are a few strains which seem to be the most effective for pain overall. The most popular strains for this purpose are:

Strains

1. Borneo
2. Indo
3. Maeng Da
4. Bali

Preferred Vein Color

• Red
• Green

Dosage

• Moderate/High

For this purpose, red veined strains tend to be the most reliable for pain relieving effects, although a good green vein can be just as effective. It should be noted, however, that because green veins tend to be more strongly influenced by the effects of the given strain, one should stick to the characteristically pain relieving varieties mentioned above, such as Indo, Bali or Borneo.

Kratom’s pain-killing effects are very pronounced, and are much more effective than OTC substances when dealing with chronic pain. It is these potent pain-killing effects that have allowed many to become entirely pharmaceutical free (an inspiringly common event within the kratom community).

As public awareness increases and fear-mongering and outright disinformation dissipate, you can expect to see this plant as a commonplace alternative to riskier treatments.

Kratom can effectively reduce pain from conditions such as:

• Migraines and Cluster Headaches
• Back Pain
• Minor Injuries: Burns, Scrapes, Broken Bones

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Neck Pain & Soreness

• General Neuropathic Pain [2]

Because kratom’s pain relieving effects occur within the brain, as opposed to OTC pain medications, it is able to effectively reduce any pain signal. For this reason, taking kratom for pain tends to be far more versatile and powerful for pain relief as it can mitigate pain at the perceptual “root”.

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.

The use of kratom goes back several thousand years, but it was first formally documented growing abundantly in Thailand by Dutch botanist Pieter Willem Korthals in the early 19th century.

While the birthplace of Mitragyna Speciosa is unknown,  it has flourished abundantly in Southeast Asia and Indochina — growing naturally in regions such as:

• Thailand
• Indonesia
  • Sumatra
  • Bali
  • Java
  • The Sunda Isles
  • Borneo
• Malaysia

As a result of adapting to these different climates and regions, this plant has evolved and diverged into a variety of strains and vein types, each of which vary in both in effects and potency; it is these differences that have made kratom such an incredibly versatile plant. Further on, we will cover these strain differences at length to give you a strong understanding of the varied uses, effects, and potential applications of this unique plant.

Native to the Southeast Asia, kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) is a powerful medicinal plant used by thousands throughout the world. The medicinal potentials of this plant are vast, some of the most prominent include: pain relief, mood lifting, energy and immune system stimulation.

There are entire forums on the use and benefits of this impressive plant, which speaks for this plant’s virtue more than we ever could.