Over the past several years,
there has been a significant rise in number of people seeking natural and
herbal remedies for their general health and well being. Kratom is one such herbal product that offers a variety of health
benefits to people who consume it in the right quantities. This herbal leaf is
obtained from Mitragyna speciosa, a large tree found in South Asian countries,
especially, Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand. In fact, the local population in
the region has been using the leaves to gain a number of medicinal benefits
since ages. Discussed below are some of the health benefits that people can get
by consuming these leaves either by chewing them, smoking them or taking them
in liquid form by mixing their grinded power with coffee or brewing its tea.
Provide Relief From Pain: Kartom leaves are known to be quite
effective in providing relief from pain in various body parts. The alkaloids
and nutrients present in the leaves have analgesic properties, which help in
pain relief by affecting the body’s hormonal system. Chewing the leaves,
increases the level of serotonin and dopamine released into the body in a
natural manner thereby alleviating or even masking the pain. In the latter
case, the alkaloids reduce the sensitivity of the pain receptors within the
body granting the much needed relief to the patients.
Boost The Immune System: The combined effects of the alkaloids
found in the leaves are believed to help in enhancing the strength and
resistance of the human immune system. However, even while this fact is being
verified through research, the traditional beliefs also reflect that the leaves
are not only help to reduce the severity of an illness and even help to
completely prevent specific ailments.
Reduce Anxiety And Mood Swings: Not many people are aware of
the fact that kratom leaves tend to
have an opium like effect on the mind and the body. That is why they are used
as an effective medicine to provide relief to patients suffering from ailments
that affect the mind, including chronic stress, depression, anxiety, and
mood swings. The leaves help to regulate the hormones within the body and
restore the chemical balance to minimize the exhaustive effects of the above
conditions without any side effects.
Heart Health: According to various studies consuming
these miracle leaves helps in reducing the blood pressure as well as any inflammation
in the body, especially the blood vessels and arteries. This is turn helps in
reducing the strain on the cardiovascular system and helps in preventing the
onset of more serious problems related to the heart, such as atherosclerosis,
heart attacks, and strokes.
Help Maintain Blood Sugar: These leaves are also known to
prove effective in maintaining the blood sugar levels amongst patients
suffering from diabetes. The alkaloids present in the leaves help in regulating
the insulin and glucose levels within the blood and thus prevent the any
instances of sudden rise and fall in the blood sugar levels, which can even
prevent diabetes in the first place.
