Recently kratom tea has become popular for its instant effect of energizing. The benefits of kratom tea are gaining the attention of many people and its stimulating effects are being researched.

Kratom leaves that contain alkaloids are used to make kratom tea. These compounds have analgesic, calming and anti-depressant effects. So read this article to explore more about the health benefits of kratom tea, dosage and how to make it. Scroll down.

What is kratom tea?

By brewing kratom leaves or mixing their powder in water kratom tea is prepared. For centuries, it has been used in southeast asia. It is said that , to increase the endurance, energy, heat tolerance and to relieve fatigue, field workers used to chew these leaves. But, is kratom tea safe to use? Keep reading

Is kratom tea safe to use?

Kratom tea and its product has not been approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical use. But still it has been used in Asia to ward off fatigue, cough, diarrhea and as a substitute to treat opioid withdrawal.

A review published in Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation suggests that intake of kratom in small dose like 1 to 5 grams acts as stimulant and pain killer besides increases the energy level, but the higher dose 5 to 15 grams was report to have a sedative effect, same as to that of opioid drugs like codeine and morphine. They make the people feel tired and euphoric, and may even cause seizures, coma, impaired memory function and death.

But if taken in appropriate quantities, kratom tea may also have certain health benefits.

Health benefits of kratom tea

It relieves pain and mood disorder and reduces opioids.

Relieve of the chronic pain

The usage of kratom is increasing rapidly, particularly in the U.S to manage opioid withdrawal and pain. More than 40 active compounds are present in kratom tea. Mitragynine is the major alkaloid compound that binds to the opioid receptor of the brain and helps to relieve chronic pain.

Treat depression and anxiety

Kratom has the effects of anti-anxiety, antipsychotic and antidepressant. Taking it may improve your mood and treat depression and anxiety. Although more research is needed to know the benefits of kratom.

However, making kratom tea is a quick and easy affair.

Kratom tea has not been approved by the FDAfor medical use because of its multiple side effects. Hence consult your doctor for making or using the kratom tea and its products.

 How to make kratom tea

What you need

• Kratom powder (depends on the usage)
• 3 cups of water
• Honey (own choice)

Process

• Bring water to a simmer in a saucepan.
• Remove the water from the stove and add the powder.
•  For 15, minutes allow the tea to steep.
• Stain it out.
• Add any sweetener of your choice like honey to the tea.
• Cool at room temperature.
• By adding ice cubes, you can also make iced tea.

Final words

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