Quick info
The leaves of the tree Mitragyna speciosa, which grows in Southeast Asia, contain psychoactive indole alkaloids and are extremely bitter. The active ingredients bind to opioid receptors, which is why kratom is classified as an opioid, even though it is not an opioid. Kratom is used as a stimulant and intoxicant, for opioid withdrawal, and as a stimulant. In some countries, especially in Southeast Asia, kratom is still legal or legal again.
Kratom has a stimulating, attention-, performance- as well as libido-increasing effect in low doses similar to caffeine. In Southeast Asia, the powder is used in traditional medicine, among other things against diarrhea, inflammation, fever, pain, anxiety and depression. In higher doses, opioid-like effects occur. Then it has analgesic, antianxiety, sedative and euphoric effects. The euphoric effect is described as rather mild. High doses (10-25mg) can lead to a dream-like state.
Onset of effect
After 20-40 minutes.
Duration of action
2-4 hours.
Dried leaves, chewed or drunk as a tea (rarely smoked):
Light: 2-3g
Medium: 3-5g
Strong: 5-8g
The effect and active ingredient content can vary greatly depending on the dosage and country of origin of the leaves.
Appearances
Fresh or dried leaves, as powder, tea or in capsules.
Depressant drugs such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, antihistamines, ketamine, GHB/GBL, or MAO inhibitors should not be consumed simultaneously with kratom. There is an increased risk of vomiting and unconsciousness up to respiratory depression. The risk of suffocation is high!
Mixed use of kratom with stimulants (such as cocaine, amphetamine, methamphetamine) puts extreme strain on the body and cardiovascular system. The effects can mask each other, so that they are subjectively felt weaker. If the effect of the stimulants wears off before the effect of kratom, there is a risk of delayed overdose up to respiratory depression.
Take regular breaks from use. As with opioids, tolerance builds up quickly.
Consumption of stomach acid neutralizing drugs (antacids), turmeric with pepper, grapefruit juice, watercress or the dietary supplement agmatine enhances the effect of kratom. There is a risk of overdose.
Depressant drugs such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, antihistamines, ketamine, GHB/GBL, or MAO inhibitors should not be consumed simultaneously with kratom. There is an increased risk of vomiting and unconsciousness up to respiratory depression. The risk of suffocation is high!
Mixed use of kratom with stimulants (such as cocaine, amphetamine, methamphetamine) puts extreme strain on the body and cardiovascular system. The effects can mask each other, so that they are subjectively felt weaker. If the effect of the stimulants wears off before the effect of kratom, there is a risk of delayed overdose up to respiratory depression.
If you or someone else needs urgent help after taking drugs or alcohol, call an ambulance on 144. Tell the emergency responders everything you know.
It could save lives.
