History of Kratom Use

   "Everything has a story,

here is Kratoms"

Kratom has documented medicinal use dating before the twentieth century. Used as a natural remedy for anxiety, insomnia, pain, diarrhea, many others, and eventually, opiate withdrawal. Additionally used to reenergize labors to great effect. Tea was brewed using the leaves or the raw leaf chewed directly. Usually after removing the less potent stem and vein. 

    "In the 19th-century opium abuse in Indonesia was rampant".


Consumption as a substitute was widely used. Having personally seen the effectiveness against withdrawal. I can speak for its effectiveness. As prescription of powerful opiates became common, interest in kratom rekindled. Now often used in addition and more often a replacement. Kratoms medicinal use has been largely untapped. 

   I found it surprising to find Kratom banned in its native Thailand. A small amount of research quickly found nefarious reasons. As kratom's popularity rose, Thailand opium tax revenue took a hit. The parallels to hemp's witch hunt legislation are eye opening. But that's a story for another post. 

    A quick internet search finds a number of news articles pertaining to kratom use in the States. With kratom made illegal in Australia and Malaysia, some States have followed suit. Most negative articles are laughable in quality and lacking even basic sources. In spite of a handful of legislators pushing for kratom's ban, it continues to make headlines. Currently unattainable in Vermont,Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Indiana. Interest in Kratom continues to grow as an opiate substitute. 

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