Think back to a time when you were in pain. How was the experience? Would you want to be in such a position again? The answer is most certainly no. Pain is an unpleasant experience. When in pain, people can do anything to alleviate their condition and may spend a lot of resources to find a remedy.
The unfortunate thing about many pain relief medications is the likelihood of addiction. In fact, only in 2020, there were 68,630 overdose deaths related to the use of opioids. In addition, over 10.1 million people older than 12 years old misused opioids in 2019, steadily rising. The solution to using synthetic medication for pain relief is using organic pain relief herbs such as Kratom.
What Is Kratom?
Many people are often skeptical about using herbs as treatment because of the uncertainty of the compounds inside the herb. At least for synthetically manufactured medicines, the list of ingredients is readily available. This article demystifies Kratom.
Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is an evergreen herbal plant from the Rubiaceae family. This plant hails from Southeast Asia in countries such as Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Countries in this region have used the plant for its medicinal benefits for many years. While not many Western countries have accepted the use of Kratom in mainstream medication, the plant has nonetheless made its way around the world.
Kratom contains a chemical known as mitragynine, which gives it its unique properties. This chemical is similar in functionality to opioids such as morphine. However, its organic nature makes it a preferred alternative, especially for people with opioid addiction problems.
The following are some strains with a high likelihood of pain relief.
1. Red Vein or Bali Indo Kratom
As the name suggests, the Bali Indo Kratom hails from Indonesia. In fact, lab tested red vein indo kratom is one of the most prominent strains where muscular pain relief is concerned. The plant is green-leaved but has red veins when reaching maturity. When grounded, the plant makes a green powder that can be eaten whole or mixed with a drink such as tea. Alternatively, you can also chew the leaves.
The high number of alkaloids makes this plant effective for pain relief. The Red Vein Kratom has 24 alkaloids, whereas others have roughly 11 alkaloids on average. Therefore, this strain is more opioid-like than others and is instrumental in anti-inflammatory muscular pain relief.
2. Maeng Da Kratom
Maeng Da is one other prevalent strain of the plant, if not the most popular. This variety originally hails from Thailand, but in many instances, there are numerous variations, especially when mixed with other strains to increase effectiveness and potency. For example, the Red Maeng Da powder, which encompasses 60% Red Vein Kratom and 40% White Vein Kratom has a unique balance of alkaloids for both pain relief and re-energization.
Users of Maeng Da Kratom have acclaimed the product for giving them long-lasting pain relief for those with terminal issues and may even overcome the pain in some chronic situations. Therefore, this strain could be very beneficial for muscle pain as it helps overcome pain while simultaneously providing energy for recuperation.
Kratom For Muscle Pain Issues
Different researchers have provided insight into using Kratom for pain relief. The use of Kratom for such purposes is not a novel practice. Historians have documented the rich history of Kratom use for pain relief in multiple anthologies. For instance, even up to 150 years ago, people in Asia used the plant as an opioid substitute. In addition, workers with a high propensity for developing pain used the plant regularly
How Does Kratom Help to Relieve Pain?
As you have seen, the two strains above benefit pain relief. However, in case you are curious about how the strains work to relieve any instances of pain you may be experiencing, here is a brief description.
The body’s nerves help communicate the pain sensation from the region in pain to the brain’s prefrontal cortex. The brain then tries to reduce the sensation of pain by releasing endorphins all over the body, but specifically to the affected region. In many instances, the endorphins do not suffice in pain relief, especially when the body is in chronic pain. That is where Kratom comes in handy.
The mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine alkaloids in the Kratom strains highlighted above function similarly to endorphins when helping pain relief. These alkaloids help relieve pain by binding to the pain receptors in the Central Nervous System, which reduces pain perception and allows the region in pain to heal. Thus, they work as a modified form of the body’s natural endorphins.
Parting Shot
Now that we have established how Kratom helps in pain relief and the strains you should use to get the intended benefits, the next step is for you to try out the product for your muscular pain. However, there are some caveats you should be aware of. The most important is only to use a limited dosage at any given time and only when in pain. Using it for other purposes could amount to drug abuse. Remember to reach out to a medical practitioner who might be in a position to advise you on the appropriate dosage to take.
