Keaton for pain?

[barbvoakes@hotmail.comStudent]

Hello all, has anyone had experience using Kratom (Mitragyna Spesiosa) for pain? I’m hearing it works better than morphine. The internet has some warnings about it though. Hard to know what’s true these days.

[PaigeStudent]

I see they sell it at all the Vape and CBD stores where I live.  I am guessing like anything, it is best to investigate where it is coming from and who is involved.

PMR

[barbvoakes@hotmail.comStudentTopic Author]

Wonderful! Thanks so much Paige. I will do that.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, in countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Myanmar. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family, which also includes coffee plants.

It’s been used for centuries in traditional medicine practices in Southeast Asia. The leaves  contain several active compounds, including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which interact with opioid receptors in the brain, producing stimulant and opioid-like effects.

Traditionally, the leaves were chewed or made into a tea for their stimulant and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. Kratom is also used for its sedative effects, mood enhancement, and as a recreational drug. It has gained popularity in recent years as an alternative to opioids for pain management and as a substance for self-medication.

It’s important to note that the legal status of kratom varies from country to country. In some places it’s legal, in others, it’s considered a controlled substance (which means they consider it a drug like morphine or other addictive drugs). The consumption and sale of kratom is regulated in some places due to concerns about its potential for abuse and addiction.

Personally, I think the use of mood-altering substances that are potentially addictive is a bad idea. There are some great plants for pain that don’t have those two problems and that aren’t considered illegal, controlled substances in any locale.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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