Kratom Quick Start Guide
You love all the benefits of kratom, but how do you begin?
There seems to be so much to understand.
It can be somewhat confusing at first!
If you feel a bit overwhelmed, here's a list to help you begin your journey with kratom.
NOTE: Remember that each person's body and needs are different. What works great for one person may not work as well for someone else. Experiment, with these general principles to guide you.
FIRST ... make sure you are able to take kratom safely!
You may need to talk to your doctor about the wisdom of taking kratom, given your current medical condition and whatever other medicines you may be taking.
Unfortunately, many physicians don't know anything about kratom. They tend to get their information from medical schools, journals, and pharmaceutical companies.
There is frequently a bias against any substance the FDA, which is not the most trustworthy agency in government, has not approved for medicinal use. We have seen such ignorance regarding cannabis and other benevolent plants that are wonderful, safe remedies for various conditions.
There is also a bias against natural, herbal solutions for medical problems, because Big Pharma companies can't make any money from them.
In many cases, you may decide to go it alone, making informed decisions as you conduct diligent research online and discuss issues with other kratom users in forums.
Do your own experimenting in a sober, mature, responsible manner.
When it comes to powerful medicines, it's easy to mess up, if you don't approach them wisely.
1. Red, Green, or White vein?
Red is for strong pain relief.
Green is for moderate pain relief and mood boost.
White is for mild pain relief, mild mood boost, and increased energy boost.
2. Capsules, tea, or powder?
Capsules are the easiest way to take kratom, because you don't have to deal with the bitter taste of the raw powder.
Tea is a mild version of kratom that many folks enjoy. Need to add some raw, organic honey to sweeten it.
Powder is the most effective way to consume kratom, but you have to figure out what liquid you want to use to wash it down (grapefruit juice, orange juice, water, coffee, milk, etc.).
3. Dosage amount.
In general terms:
4 grams (2 teaspoons or 8 capsules) = mild dose.
6 grams (3 teaspoons or 12 capsules) = moderate dose.
8 to 10 grams (4 to 5 teaspoons or 16 to 20 capsules) = heavy dose.
It's rare that anyone uses less than 3 grams or more than 12 grams.
Find the LOWEST possible dosage amount that meets your needs, then stick to it.
INCREASING your dosage amount can be a foolish decision, because you'll get your system used to that large dosage amount and thus need to spend a lot more money to take high amounts per dose.
Try starting with 3 or 4 grams of kratom, wait an hour or two. If nothing happens, take another gram or two. Just be careful not to go hog wild, like some people do with alcohol and other drugs.
If you take too little kratom, you won't get much of a result from it.
If you take too much kratom, you'll probably just vomit it up, or feel queasy and uncomfortable.
There have been no reports, to date, of anyone overdosing and dying from too much kratom.If someone dies, it's because they mixed kratom with cocaine, opioids, alchohol, Xanax, or other substances. Kratom alone has not been verified as the sole cause of any substance-induced fatality.
4. Dosage frequency.
Many people seem to do well with just one dose per day. Others, with more severe pain or other needs, may take kratom a few times each day. Again, you will adjust your usage according to the results you seek.
You may also, to save money and avoid building up a tolerance, want to skip days.
Some people use the "3 days on, 3 days off" method. You may decide to take kratom only when you feel a strong need for it, which might be only a few days each month. Others feel a need to take kratom every single day.
You'll arrive, after a few weeks or so, at the ideal dosage frequency that suits your needs.
5. Country of origin.
Region where the kratom was grown and harvested is not a huge factor, but it's good to vary the origin locations of your kratom supply, to avoid building up a tolerance for a specific alkaloid profile.
Kratom origins include Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and other southeast Asian countries. There are specific regions within these nations, like special kratom plantations or deep forest spots with wild, uncultivated kratom.
6. Strength of kratom.
It's best to start out with regular strength kratom.
Save the enhanced kratom, ultra kratom, concentrated kratom tinctures, and kratom resin, which are more powerful, for when you have a sudden spike in pain, or a new injury, or some other reason to increase the potency of effects.
Maeng da is commonly the designation for the strongest, non-enhanced forms of kratom. It means "pimp grade" or the type that is used by experienced kratom users and connoiseurs.
7. Source of kratom / type of vendor.
You may save money by purchasing kratom online, from a reputable internet vendor.
Or you may decide to help the local economy, and buy only from local stores that carry kratom.
Tobacco stores, gas stations, and hippie headshops (that also sell marihuana pipes and other drug related items) may overcharge you and may sell dubious kratom brands. Then again, a local headshop may take kratom seriously, and will carry good quality, fairly priced kratom, as well as CBD oil.
Avoid hyped kratom packaging, including vendors and brands that use wild graphics, psychedelic names, and exaggerated claims, as though kratom was just a recreational "high".
8. Promoting kratom to others.
A final decision you'll need to make is how to go about telling other people about your kratom use and the results you've been getting.
Be careful. Some employers watch Facebook, Twitter, and other online media, looking for suspicious behavior in their employees.
Due to the ignorance and unfounded bias that prevails in some places, your usage of kratom, CBD oil, medical cannabis, and other natural substances may jeopardize your job if a boss has negative opinions about such things.
If someone asks you for advice about pain relief, overcoming anxiety, gaining extra energy, and related issues, share your experiences, but never talk about kratom as a "legal high" or a substance to take "just for fun".
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