How Much Kratom Is Safe To Consume?

In its native region, users remove the leaves midrib and chew them fresh. Its dry leaves may also be chewed, but since they are quite hard and might bruise, the people prefer crushing them into powder. The Kratom powder can be mixed with water or other drinks such as fruit juice, milk, and kefir as they serve to mask its flavor.

According to The Recovery Village, many people prefer taking it with orange juice because it not only masks its taste but also activates its properties, thus making it work much faster.

Ever heard of the toss and wash method? This is a way of taking powdered substances in which users take a spoonful of the powder, put it in their mouths, and then wash it down with water.

For people who don't like the taste that comes with drinking it, they take it in capsule form. The leaves are crushed into a powder then put in capsules. This method, however, is not as effective as drinking or swallowing it. This is because capsules only deliver a small quantity of the substance; hence one would have to take several capsules to achieve the same level of effects as swallowing or drinking it.

Modern technology has brought some perks with it. Nowadays, Kratom can be turned into extracts, resins, and tinctures. These versions of Kratom are more potent and tend to be more effective. The extracts can be taken directly orally or mixed into drinks.

Apart from chewing the leaves or mixing the powder into drinks, Kratom can also be taken as a tea. This method is trendy in South East Asia and the United States. As opposed to other methods, Taking Kratom as tea tends to be more stimulating.

It is believed that taking Kratom as tea has euphoric and mood-boosting effects, especially when taken on an empty stomach.

Different Recipes for Preparing Kratom

1. Kratom Tea

The following recipe is meant for preparing around eight doses of Kratom when using premium quality kratom powder.

1. Add two ounces of kratom powder into a pot and add one liter of water.
2. Gently heat for fifteen minutes
3. Empty the tea into a bowl. When doing this, it is preferable to use a filter so you can squeeze the leaves to obtain most of the liquid
4. Return the powder into the pot, add another liter of water and repeat steps I and II. After doing that one more time, you can now discard the powder since it is no longer potent
5. Place the two liters of water obtained from the two boiling’s into a pot and boil till the water is reduced to 25 milliliters

When boiling, you should be careful since once it starts to form a syrup, it may splash and burn you. The tea has a sour taste. To mask it, you may mix it into your favorite beverage like fruit juice.

Kratom tea can be preserved up to five days in a refrigerator. It might be safe to drink even after five days, but to err on the safe side, don't! If you want to preserve it longer, you may add some alcohol in the tea. Alcohol acts as a preservative and may keep it fresh up to one month.

When in the refrigerator, precipitation may occur, thus forming sediments at the bottom of the container. These sediments may contain alkaloids; hence before taking it, you can re-dissolve them by heating it while stirring.

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To understand how to make Kratom tea better, watch this video. It has a step by step detailed recipe on how to make the best Kratom tea for medical purposes. It is however not suitable for underage viewers since Kratom is a Drug.

2. Kratom Milkshake Recipe

Each dosage of Kratom requires at least one cup of chocolate-flavored milk. If you are lactose intolerant, you can also use chocolate flavor almond milk.

1. Put one bottle of powdered Kratom in an empty glass
2. Add chocolate-flavored milk
3. Stir till it forms a uniform paste
4. Add more chocolate milk and stir till it forms a smooth mixture with no lumps
5. Drink or pour out the mixture
6. Add more chocolate milk into the glass and mix with the kratom powder that had remained stuck at the bottom of the glass.

3. Kratom Paste for Drinking

1. Put one dose of kratom powder in an empty glass
2. Add an adequate amount of water in the glass and stir till it forms a smooth uniform paste

To take it, fill a different glass with water. Take a spoon and scoop the paste and eat it. After each bite, drink some water to enable you to swallow the kratom paste with ease. It is essential to avoid taking too much paste at a time, so you don't choke on it.

4. Kratom Slurry

1. Fill up a glass with about eight ounces of water or a beverage and add one tablespoon of powdered Kratom
2. Stir until all the powder is evenly spread in the water
3. Drink it fast before the powder settles at the bottom of the glass
4. After you’re done, add more water/beverage into the glass, stir then drink it

After drinking it, you can take some fruit juice to wash down the sour taste of Kratom from your mouth.

Important Tips when Using Kratom

​1. Stay Hydrated

Like coffee, Kratom dehydrates a user significantly. Also, taking a too high dose might give you a 'heady' feeling. To avoid the 'heady' feeling, you will need to take a bit more water than usual especially if you are constantly moving around.

2. Take Kratom on an Empty Stomach

If you take Kratom on a full stomach, you will require a higher dose. Therefore, to avoid building tolerance, it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach.

3. Each Strain Requires a Different Dose

The different strains of Kratom hit differently. Some are stronger than others. When trying out a new strain, follow the procedure we have given above to know the right dosage for that particular strain.

4. Keep a Log

Taking notes of the time and amount of Kratom you take goes a long way in ensuring that you not only get the most out of using Kratom but also helps avoid building tolerance.

5. Use High-Quality Kratom

To get the best results, you must take Kratom of high quality. Many users complain of not getting the desired effects on a recommended dose only to find out that they used cheap low-quality Kratom that has low potency.

Effects of Kratom

In most cases, a low dose of Kratom offers a stimulating effect. On the other hand, a high dose gives a sedating effect. The effect that predominates depends on both the dosage you take and other factors like body mass, mode of intake, and tolerance level.

Most people claim that the effects of Kratom are almost similar to those of opiate drugs. The significant difference being that Kratom has addictive properties. In fact, some people use Kratom to beat their addiction to opiates.

Let's see some of the effects of Kratom on different levels.

Effects of Kratom in the Stimulating Level

The stimulating effect of Kratom increases your mind's alertness, physical oomph, and at times, your sexual energy. It creates a high motivation for doing things and increases your capability to perform difficult or repetitive tasks.

Kratom also elevates your mood. Most people claim that it makes them more talkative, friendly, and sociable. At this level, its effects are similar to those of caffeine or amphetamine drugs. For this reason, Kratom is categorized as being a mental stimulant rather than a psychoactive stimulant.

Effects of Kratom in the Sedative-Analgesic-Euphoric Level

With a high dose of Kratom, you will experience less sensitivity to physical and emotional pain. It leaves you relaxed, and you may appear calm. You also experience an overall feeling of pleasure and can find yourself day-dreaming.

Some people may experience itching and sweating, but it is rare. Also, it causes your pupils to become smaller, and you might even find yourself feeling nausea. When this happens, lying down can help the feeling subside faster.

Many people claim that at this level, they enjoy music more and find it better to relax in a dark room. At times, a high dose of Kratom may leave you in a 'walking-dreaming' state where you are in the real world, but your brain is in dreamland.

Summary

i. Low Dose

• Increased alertness and energy
• Increase in sex drive
• Decrease in appetite
• Increased sociability
• Tremors
• Coordination problems
• Agitation

ii. High Dose

• Pain relief
• Sedation
• Nausea constipation
• Euphoria
• Itching sweating

Effects of Kratom in Different Doses

The effects of Kratom depend on the potency of the plant. The chart below shows its common effects in the different varieties it comes with at different doses.

1. Premium quality

Threshold: 2-4 grams

Mild: 3-5 grams

Moderate: 4-10 grams

Strong: 8-15 grams

Very strong: 12-25 grams

2. Ultra-potent

Threshold: 1-3 grams

Mild: 2-4 grams

Moderate: 3-7 grams

Strong: 6-10 grams

Very strong: 8-16 grams

3. Kratom Extract

Threshold: 1 gram

Mild: 1-2 grams

Moderate: 2-4 grams

Strong: 3-6 grams

Very strong: 5-8 grams

In the threshold dose, the effects are felt, though hard to notice.

For the moderate dosage, the effects can be euphoric-sedative-analgesic or stimulating.

For a strong dosage, its effects are euphoric-sedative-analgesic. For sensitive people, these effects are very strong.

For a very strong dose, you experience euphoric-analgesic-sedative effects, which are very strong to most people.

Kratom Addiction

Although not much research has been done on the subject, Kratom is considered addictive. According to the Columbus Recovery center, researchers have found that Kratom has a high chance of abuse potential. With regular and prolonged use, people may become addicted. 

Although its addictiveness is not well understood, addicts may show the following symptoms:

• Decreased performance at work or school
• Avoidance of friends or family
• Frequent use of Kratom
• Being defensive or secretive about kratom use
• Increased desire to obtain more, often at the expense of other obligations
• Not feeling normal without Kratom

Kratom Overdose

Although an overdose of Kratom may not lead to death, it may result in toxic effects on the body. When taken with other substances such as benzodiazepines or opioids, the likelihood of the overdose to be life-threatening increases.

Symptoms of kratom overdose

• Liver problems
• Seizures
• Increased heart rate
• High blood pressure

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Question: How long should I wait between kratom doses?

Answer: to experience potent effects safely, you should wait about four to five hours in between doses. The minimum time you can take another dose after your initial dose is between 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours.

Question: Can I take Kratom daily?

Answer: Kratom reacts to opioid receptors. However, it only binds itself temporarily; hence it does not lead to long term dependency. However, daily intake can cause your tolerance level to rise, which will result in you needing higher doses to experience the same effect. It is advisable to start with smaller doses then work your way up.

Question: Which is the best Kratom to use for anxiety and pain?

Answer: The Bali Red Vein kratom is best for anxiety and pain. It is very potent, with effects lasting about 3-7 hours. It has a strong sedative effect; hence the best time to take it is before going to bed.

Question: How does Kratom affect my brain?

Answer: The active compounds in kratom leaves are hydroxy-mitragynine and mitragynine. They interact with the opioid receptors in your brain to produce euphoria, sedation, and pain relief. They also react with other receptors in your brain to produce stimulating effects.

Question: Can Kratom cause memory loss?

Answer: Even when taken in large doses, Kratom does not impair the memory, motor, and concentration of regular users.

Conclusion

Kratom has been used for a long time, and in recent times, it has grown tremendously in popularity. If you are a beginner, the information in this article is enough to get you started. We have discussed its legality in all continents; hence you can use it, depending on your location, without fear that you are breaking the law.

We have also given you a few tips on kratom dosing and a few tips on how to take it. When using Kratom, remember to use it responsibly and always start with a small dose whenever you change strains. Also, use the tips we have given in the article to avoid raising your tolerance levels.

Remember, you don't have to experiment with every recipe or dosage that we have given in the article, pick the one that suits you best, and enjoy your experience.