As the popularity of kratom grows, there is increasing interest in and awareness of the other plants in the same genus, namely of Mitragyna hirsuta, a close cousin of Mitragyna speciosa. Many sources refer to hirsuta as an alternative to speciosa. So, how does Mitragyna hirsuta compare vs. Mitragyna speciosa? Should you be on the […]
Kratom Stories: Kratom Helped Steven Quit Heroin
Opioid addiction is a growing concern. With nearly 70,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2018, the number keeps speedily growing. Heroin is one of these opioids, and its use and overdose deaths have been on an incline, as well, with nearly 15,000 lives claimed in 2018 alone. The interest in using kratom to quit heroin and […]
Kratom Study: Insights from John Hopkins Kratom Study
Kratom studies are scarce. As a result, finding reliable and unbiased information on the herb is relatively hard. Many sources refer to kratom as a dangerous drug, and there have even been efforts to ban it on the federal level. While kratom is legal in most states in the US, many locations are still debating […]
Kratom for Cancer Pain Management and More
Cancer is a disease that affects countless people across the world. Cancer patients frequently suffer from severe chronic pain, and many seek alternative cancer pain management ways. What Is Cancer? Cancer is a class of diseases that occurs when cellular changes result in the division and growth of cells that become uncontrollable. In a healthy […]
Kratom Legality 2020: Is Kratom Legal in My State?
[Latest update: March 2020] Kratom legality concerns any buyer, especially when it comes to their specific state. Since no law refers to all of the United States, kratom legality can be a tricky subject. There are also times when new bans and updates just seem to pop of nowhere, and, sometimes, it can be really […]
Can Kratom Cause Liver Damage?
Some of the most recent kratom news headlines claim that kratom causes liver damage. However, is that a reason for concern or merely a negatively biased piece of news as 92% of news on kratom. Let’s take a closer look at the data behind these headlines and examine how accurate they are. Kratom Liver Damage […]
Kratom Drug Interactions: What to Avoid?
While kratom is safe if taken in its pure natural form and adequate doses, like any substance, natural or not, it can negatively interact with others. Most governmental institutions and medical sites claim that kratom intake is dangerous. However, their reports tend to be misleading. Almost all of the so-called kratom deaths are not actually […]
Kava vs. Kratom: What’s the Difference?
Due to a growing number of problems associated with traditional medication, an increasing number of people seek alternative means of coping with a variety of conditions. CDB and kratom are growing in popularity, and you have noticed an interest in kava growing alongside them. Kava and kratom bars are popping up in multiple locations. While […]
Kratom Overdose: Can You Overdose on Kratom?
Kratom overdose is a topic that can frequently see in the news and on a variety of medical websites. However, it’s not a secret that news articles on kratom are frequently misleading and biased. As a matter of fact, a review of approximately 2500 kratom news stories concluded that 92% of them are negatively skewed. […]
Kratom Ban in Indonesia: What We Can Do
The news of the potential kratom ban in Indonesia shocked the kratom community. While kratom is indigenous to several Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia has become its leading exporter to the west. An estimated 5 million Americans are finding relief in the herb amidst the opioid crisis. As the numbers of satisfied kratom users are growing, […]