Kratom

Kratom is a tropical plant (Mitragyna speciosa) native to Thailand and Southeast Asia, where its leaves have been used as a traditional medicine for centuries. Botanically related to coffee, it contains the indole alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. Kratom produces dose-dependent effects, acting as a stimulant at lower doses and producing opioid-like depressant effects at higher doses. It is considered habit-forming. Multiple strains exist, typically distinguished by vein color and region of origin.

Also known as: Biak, Thom, Ketum, Thang, Madat

Classification

Chemical: Opioid
Chemical: Tryptamine
Psychoactive: Depressant
Psychoactive: Psychedelic
Psychoactive: Stimulant
Tag: Alkaloid
Tag: Common
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Indole alkaloid

Effects

Stimulation Andor Sedation
Nausea
Pain Relief
Itchiness
Difficulty Urinating
Pupil Constriction
Euphoria
Motivation Enhancement
Thought Acceleration
Anxiety Suppression
Simultaneous Stimulation Sedation
Feelings Of Empathy
Visual Acuity Suppression
Double Vision
Visual Disconnection
Internal Hallucination
Vivid Waking Dreams
Acuity Suppression

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

Heavy: 8 g
Light: 2-3 g
Common: 3-5 g
Strong: 5-8 g
Threshold: 0.5 g

Duration

Onset: 0.17-0.67 h
Comeup: 0.33-1 h
Peak: 1-2 h
Offset: 3-6 h
After Effects: 1-12 h

Harm Reduction

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Sources

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