Krat this tree is native of South-East Asia (Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia). Its Botanical name Mytragyna speciosa. The leaves of kratom were used as an herbal medication from time immemorial tribes of the Southeast
Asia. It is used as a stimulant (in low doses), sedatives (in high doses), recreational drug, analgesic, in medicine to treat diarrhea, as well as for treatment of opiate dependence.
What in kratom active components?

In kratom allocate 25 alkaloids. The most abundant alkaloids consist of three indoles and two oxindoles.
Effects of kratom

In small doses (10 grams) it causes euphoria and reduces fatigue. Low doses do not interfere with the ordinary activities, however, you should not drive or perform other activities that require your full concentration. At high doses (20-50 g) felt deep euphoria and becomes unthinkable nice. Usually people describe the effects as dreamy, causing delight and bliss. Many people see the visualization with closed eyes. Strong dose should be used only when there is an opportunity to take a few hours for testing trip.

The use of kratom

The leaves of kratom grind and eat, as a rule, squeezed Drinking warm water, tea or coffee. The leaves can be poured into tea or can be done extract from crude resin. This resinous extract is prepared by preparation of the aqueous extract of the leaves, boiling, and then rolling it into a little ball.

The legality of kratom

In almost all countries Krat not prohibited. In Ukraine, Russia and druh CIS countries also legal. 3.08.1943 year in Thailand Krat was prohibited and is classified as prohibited substances, in which Кока, Гер and other hard drugs. Ie, the law distributor kratom in Thailand must obtain a higher measure of punishment - Dead penalty. But in fact this does not happen, because it is very firmly Krat in the life of the Thai people, and has become a part of their history. But the government still struggles with this plant and prohibit the cultivation, harvesting, storage and sale of leaves, fining and landing in jail those who disobey the law. Many Thais chew the leaves of kratom to increase endurance and working capacity. In Asia there is a saying that says that the girl's parents would rather give his daughter in marriage to the one who is chewing Krat than someone who Smokes ганжа. Because the one who is chewing Krat - Lovers to work and the grass Smoke lazy :) Reason to think

In Malaysia same Krat Called ketum. Tea from its leaves are sold at roadside stalls. But Malaysian law allowed to release no more than one Cup in one hand. This decision was taken by the government in the fight against drugs, involuntary hostages are many children and adolescents Malaysia.


The history of kratom

The history of kratom its roots far in the past. Since time immemorial the use of kratom stimulator was considered absolutely normal practice among residents of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. Chewing the fresh leaves of this tree with salt increased mood, filmed fatigue, contributed to fellowship and Help the hard work. And the wood of this tree was used and is still used today as a building material, and high quality. What is so attracted to a tropical tree? Its effects resemble the effects of opium. This is evidenced by reports of researchers since the 19th century. Indeed, the similarity is very great. Also the leaves of kratom has histori Cally been used to treat diarrhea (because the card is secure property), cough, and pain. The main of 25 alkaloids allocated from kratom is mitragynine, it is considered that this alkaloid responsible for the effects of kratom. For the first time allocated it from plants D. Hooper in 1907. Then, in 1921, this process is repeated once again And. field, and then he gave him the name that we use now.
Psychotropic application of kratom

Traditionally, in Asia Krat used peasants, workers and farmers, whose work was heavy and monotonous, under the scorching rays of the sun. Chewing the leaves of kratom with salt them in this very Helped. Histori Cally, the main consumers of kratom were men, as women's role was limited to the management and storage of home. Also the average age consuming Krat slightly higher than the age of the users of other substances or plants. So the card can be attributed to the plant for more adult and Mature people. But this is mainly in Thailand.
In Malaysia, the use of kratom also common, there he is sold in the form of tea in the shops near roads, and is Called the "air ketum" (Krat in Malaysia is Called ketum). In this Cup are allowed to put 1 ringgit (a measure of weight in Malaysia), to release a greater amount in one hand prohibited by law. This tea is made from the leaves of kratom (Ketama), within two hours of boiled in water. After the solution is cooled so as you can Drink and sell. Students often become buyers of this Drink.
There are several ways of using kratom: Smoking leaves, leaf chewing (salt), brewing, and the use of extracts. Very popular is resinous extract that receive the leaves in boiling water with subsequent evaporation to a homogeneous black-brown mass, which is collected, rolls in flour and hardens. In this form Krat can be stored for a very long time, preserving its properties. Also you can find dry extracts of kratom 5X, 10X, H, 25X etc. They can be very effective. For example, for the full effect from the adoption of the extract H enough 2 grams. The effects can last up to 6 hours (usually about 4).
The main alkaloids contained in kratom its structure is similar to psychedelics, but the effects are absolutely not like that. Effects of kratom very similar to the effects of opium. Krat very well in trying to suppress cough and pain relief, is used in the treatment of diarrhoea. Moreover, the suppression of cough suppression of breathing occurs, as in the case of codeine. Such effects can only be achieved when administered orally. Despite quite a powerful effect, Krat very low toxicity.
In studies of kratom pharmacological companies are not informed of the possibility of dependence, but among the local population of Thailand such cases occur. Obviously, for the emergence of dependence should be used every day for several years. Also, there is some tolerance to the plant, which leads to increasing doses. The consequences of excessive use of kratom: weight loss, anorexia, dark skin, especially on the cheeks (that's why all Thais thin and dark :)) Many Asian people began to use the card because of the desire to be more effective in the work, and Krat gives them strength and desire to bring any matter to a logical conclusion.