Expand Your Knowledge of Kratom, CBD, Cannabis & More
What is Kratom?
Kratom (also known as Mitragyna Speciosa or Maeng Da) is an evergreen tree leaf powder that is frequently used for opiate withdrawal and chronic pain. People are using this substance for various medical conditions such as anxiety and depression, but there are insufficient data to associate that actual effectiveness with Kratom.
According to FDA, this botanical substance is highly addictive opioid and high risks of abuse. The two most potent compounds "mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine" are considered to produce opioid-like effects in various studies, but most of the information available is based on the actual users experiences on sites like erowid.org, webmd.com, and Sagewisdom.
According to American Kratom Association, Kratom is a safe herbal supplement with similar effects like that of Coffee.Kratom is currently legal in the USA and recently Thailand legislature legalizes the Kratom for medical use.
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About Cannabidiol (CBD)
The online and offline media like to cover everything about one major phytocannabinoid known as Cannabidiol (CBD) because people love the drug that won't get you high. CBD (know for possessing therapeutic properties) is derived from Hemp and Marijuana, and both are constituents of Cannabis Sativa or Indica plant. CBD is extracted in the form of an oil and tincture by using various methods and that further converted in the form of tasty edibles.
What makes CBD products exceptional among people are their ability to treat various conditions such as epilepsy (FDA approved Epidiolex in 2018), chronic pain (proved from a study published in JEM), ability to provide relief from opioid addiction, and help treat anxiety or stress disorder. Various other studies have found that CBD may be helpful in treating diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, spread of cancer, and even prevent production of sebum that cause acne.
