2. Doses: Typical Kratom doses vary widely depending on such
factors as potency and of the user. Strong Kratom has been
marketed as "Premium Kratom" and it is often effective at a
range of 3 to 5 grams of leaf material. Some new users can
notice the effects with as little as 2 grams while experienced users
might feel comfortable taking up to 10 grams of potent Kratom.
Weaker Kratom has been sold under such titles as extra strength
and commercial grade Kratom. Some low quality kratom does
need more than 10 grams for a dose. In rare cases, extremely low
quality kratom can have a dose of 20 grams or more. Such doses
mostly come with nausea. A cause for low quality can be that
Kratom loses potency over time. Since Premium Kratom potency
can vary so widely, it is recommended that new users take
smaller doses and work up to decrease the risk of nausea. Large
amount of commercial Kratom is known for giving powerful
hangovers if large doses are attempted.

3. Kratom is sometimes
extracted and sold as well.
Crude extracts can be
effective at small doses such
as 1 gram. Some users even
claim some extract is
effective at doses under a
gram. Like Kratom itself,
extracts can also vary
widely in potency depending
on methods of extracting
and potency of Kratom
used. Some cheaper extracts
have been found to be
effective around the 12
gram range.

4. How to use Kratom: There are
many ways of consuming
Kratom, but the most common
method outside Asia is by
boiling dried Kratom, straining,
and drinking the tea. The
resulting liquid can be boiled
down to produce extract, which
can be stored for longer periods
of time. Extract can also be
reboiled or consumed by
swallowing. Though eaten
extract takes longer to take
effect, and is not as powerful,
the effects can be noticed for a
longer time.

5. Recreational Use of Kratom:
Though Kratom is not a well known substance outside South-
East Asia; it has been sold for its effects around the world,
mainly via internet vendors. By affecting the Delta receptors
much like do, Kratom provides a calm and relaxing euphoria
mirroring that of . Kratom appears to affect the brain in much
the same way do, but yet it does not cause the retched caused by
regular use. A is built, however, requiring more material to
achieve the same effects. It is recommended that users do not
use Kratom more than twice a week, so a is not built. has also
been noted. This means that a user can consume Kratom and
build a for both Kratom and . This could pose a problem for
doctors prescribing pain medication to someone after regular
Kratom use.

6. Medicinal Use of Kratom:
Kratom has been used in South-East Asia for conditions such as
diarrhea. Due to its pain killing properties, Kratom has also been used
by some to treat pain. Some research has been done with regards to
painkilling potential, but neither Kratom nor its alkaloids have been
utilized in modern medicine. Mitragynine has less analgesic effects than
morphine, but it does not cause significant dependence, making it
potentially useful in treating minor to moderate pain. Generally there is
a high amount of mitragynine in the Kratom plant, making it practical to
extract. 7-hydrohydroxymitragynine has been shown to have much
stronger analgesic effects than , but it is less abundant in the Kratom
plant. It might not be practical to extract this alkaloid from the Kratom
plant, but if mitragynine can be converted into 7-
hydrohydroxymitragynine, it might emerge as a replacement for modern
medication.

7. Effects of Kratom:
Kratom affects the mind and body much like . Physical effects
include constriction of pupils, constipation, elevated blood pressure,
increased heart rate, analgesia, nausea and, in high doses, a
hangover can occur. Mental effects include euphoria, stimulation,
sedation, feelings of warmth, and in some cases, depression. As with
all substances, effects can very widely from person to person.
When taken as a tea, Kratom effects can be noticed in about 20
minutes. Generally, a feeling of stimulation and relaxation is noted,
as well as a growing feeling of euphoria. Many become more
sociable, and want to engage in conversation. In time, the
stimulation fades and a strong is noticed. This effect can be
overpowering, and many will lay down and try to sleep. This can
result in the waking dream state often times achieved by .