Kratom - What is it Good For?

Kratom · 10-09-09, 02:32

So I'm asking this across a few forums, apologies if you read it already or if I am somehow breaking the rules (seem to upset moderators an awful lot - only trying to spread the love

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If you use Kratom is it just for recreation or is it for medicinal use? And does it work for you? Have you tried it and thought it was lousy? Just trying to get a picture of what people think.

Thre365ive · 10-09-09, 04:47

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Originally Posted by Kratom

If you use Kratom is it just for recreation or is it for medicinal use?

I only successfully got a good dose down once, and it was for recreation.

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And does it work for you?

It most certainly does! IMO, it's one of the few legal highs (besides RCs) that are worth buying. It has a feeling somewhere between codeine and hydrocodone, only not quite as sedating.

I tried a couple times to just drink a tea. I couldn't even get a good dose down.

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Have you tried it and thought it was lousy?

Only when I didn't get a good dose.

Tripp · 10-09-09, 07:04

I've tried Kratom a few times, got a bag of it a while ago out of interest. The first time I tried it I chucked 3 or 4 grams in a bit of whisky, stirred it about and downed it, chased by beer. Was drinking moderately all night, but definately felt a warmness creep up and a nice cosy type of feeling of well being and friendliness. Re-dosed later on that night and had a great time. The last time I tried it I put some in a small mug of water and microwaved it for a bit, till it was warm. I then downed it in a couple of swigs and chased it with something. Same type of effects, so a little while later I re-dosed. The effects got stronger. Which was nice. I was chilling out with a good friend having a few drinks. I felt very talkative and open. Then I re-dosed again, a bit too much though I think. I was fine, then suddenly felt the unfightable urge that I needed to go to bed. Felt a bit dizzy and nautious. When I got to my room I sat in my chair with my eyes shut for a while and waited to the nausea to pass. Then I went to sleep.

I read somewhere that re-dosing can be tricky with Kratom, as many people start to feel like I did, which isn't that pleasant.

This is just my limited 2 cents, I plan to experiment with it again definately.

Kratom · 10-10-09, 02:30

Yeah I've had a couple of nauseous moments, most unpleasant. Away to stop the nauseous feeling is to drink some caffeine as opposed to re-dosing since the shitty feeling is usually due to taking to much. Taking it with whiskey? Go on, never thought of that. I often have kratom at work so alcohol is a no no. The boss has no objection to brewing Kratom at work, in fact its he who gets me to take it, now thats a way to increase productivity!!

Leftover Salmon · 10-10-09, 03:58

If one can get their hands on a good quality extract/resin, then Kratom can be highly enjoyable...

I personally find it hard to choke down enough of the leaf or leaf powder to get a decent dose.

But the handful of times I have consumed resin chunks I was very pleased indeed...

ou3308 · 10-12-09, 13:19

I bought 20 grams and proceded to mix half(10g) into water and swig it. I went to my doctor app. a couple hours later and puked all over his office. He then told me I was having a panic attack and prescribed me 1mg. Klonipin. Of course I didn't tell him what I had done! But what a bonus!!

BetweenSpace · 10-17-09, 10:44

I've been consuming kratom as recreation for a few years and I've had positive results nearly every time. Most of the time I drink it in the evening to relax. From what I've read health benefits (as you mentioned medicinal) include high content of antioxidants and it lowers blood pressure. Making tea from it, filling capsules with extract, and chewing fresh leaves have all worked for me. From following the post I see nausea was mentioned. I've only puked once from it (tea), but is was different than vomiting alcohol; happened very quick and right after I felt energetic and felt like the experience was enhanced because I was feeling very strong effects without any nausea.

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10-09-09, 02:32	#1 (permalink)
Kratom Mycophiliac Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 14	Kratom - What is it Good For? So I'm asking this across a few forums, apologies if you read it already or if I am somehow breaking the rules (seem to upset moderators an awful lot - only trying to spread the love ) If you use Kratom is it just for recreation or is it for medicinal use? And does it work for you? Have you tried it and thought it was lousy? Just trying to get a picture of what people think.

10-10-09, 03:58	#5 (permalink)
Leftover Salmon Can'tGetRight Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 224	If one can get their hands on a good quality extract/resin, then Kratom can be highly enjoyable... I personally find it hard to choke down enough of the leaf or leaf powder to get a decent dose. But the handful of times I have consumed resin chunks I was very pleased indeed... __________________ "It is dangerous to persue only progress..."

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10-09-09, 07:04	#3 (permalink)
Tripp Mycophage Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 136	I've tried Kratom a few times, got a bag of it a while ago out of interest. The first time I tried it I chucked 3 or 4 grams in a bit of whisky, stirred it about and downed it, chased by beer. Was drinking moderately all night, but definately felt a warmness creep up and a nice cosy type of feeling of well being and friendliness. Re-dosed later on that night and had a great time. The last time I tried it I put some in a small mug of water and microwaved it for a bit, till it was warm. I then downed it in a couple of swigs and chased it with something. Same type of effects, so a little while later I re-dosed. The effects got stronger. Which was nice. I was chilling out with a good friend having a few drinks. I felt very talkative and open. Then I re-dosed again, a bit too much though I think. I was fine, then suddenly felt the unfightable urge that I needed to go to bed. Felt a bit dizzy and nautious. When I got to my room I sat in my chair with my eyes shut for a while and waited to the nausea to pass. Then I went to sleep. I read somewhere that re-dosing can be tricky with Kratom, as many people start to feel like I did, which isn't that pleasant. This is just my limited 2 cents, I plan to experiment with it again definately.

10-10-09, 02:30	#4 (permalink)
Kratom Mycophiliac Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 14	Yeah I've had a couple of nauseous moments, most unpleasant. Away to stop the nauseous feeling is to drink some caffeine as opposed to re-dosing since the shitty feeling is usually due to taking to much. Taking it with whiskey? Go on, never thought of that. I often have kratom at work so alcohol is a no no. The boss has no objection to brewing Kratom at work, in fact its he who gets me to take it, now thats a way to increase productivity!!

10-12-09, 13:19	#6 (permalink)
ou3308 mesc-alan Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 25	I bought 20 grams and proceded to mix half(10g) into water and swig it. I went to my doctor app. a couple hours later and puked all over his office. He then told me I was having a panic attack and prescribed me 1mg. Klonipin. Of course I didn't tell him what I had done! But what a bonus!!

10-17-09, 10:44	#7 (permalink)
BetweenSpace Mycophiliac Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20	I've been consuming kratom as recreation for a few years and I've had positive results nearly every time. Most of the time I drink it in the evening to relax. From what I've read health benefits (as you mentioned medicinal) include high content of antioxidants and it lowers blood pressure. Making tea from it, filling capsules with extract, and chewing fresh leaves have all worked for me. From following the post I see nausea was mentioned. I've only puked once from it (tea), but is was different than vomiting alcohol; happened very quick and right after I felt energetic and felt like the experience was enhanced because I was feeling very strong effects without any nausea.