Chronic pain is the most common reason adults seek medical care. It can disrupt daily life by restricting mobility and activities, create a dependence on opioids, increase anxiety and depression and reduce the quality of life.
According to a report by the CDC, 1 in 5 adults suffer from chronic pain in the United States. That is about 50 million people who are seeking relief to their pain. Like these people, I also suffer from chronic pain, particularly in my joints. Instead of reaching for a bottle of Tylenol though, I reach for a more natural solution: Red Thai Kratom.
Red Thai Kratom is just one specific strain of the herbal medicine known as Kratom. Kratom, or Mytragyna Speciose, has become one of the most popular herbs throughout the world because of its medicinal properties. It has been known to alleviate pain, relieve stress and anxiety, enhance mood and even give a burst of energy.
Kratom originates from a tropical plant in the Southeastern Asian countries. It has been used for centuries by Southeastern cultures as a natural treatment to everyday pains. It is only recently that it has made its way as an alternative, natural medication to the chronic pain sufferers of the United States.
Why Choose Red Thai Kratom for Pain Relief?
Although there are several strains of kratom that can work for pain relief, Red Thai Kratom is the most popular solution when seeking an alternative painkiller. This is because Red Thai is known for creating the most relaxing and calming effects on the mind while working as a strong anti-inflammatory for the body. The high alkaline content in the leaves of the plant are where it gets its medicinal powers from.
Like other red vein kratom, Red Thai has a high alkaloid count, which makes it amongst the strongest kratom strains available. One of the many benefits of the high alkaline count in Red Thai is that it has opiate-like effects, which makes it effective in relieving pain. But don’t worry, it is not an opiate!
Although kratom works in a similar manner as opiates, it actually is composed of a primary alkaloid known as mitragynine, which is well known for relieving pain. The alkaline compounds stimulate the same opioid receptors in the brain that an opioid would, giving pain relief and feelings of euphoria. This is why it can be used as a painkiller and a mood enhancer.
What is Red Thai Kratom?
Red Thai Kratom, otherwise known as Red Vein Thai Kratom, comes from a specific region of Thailand that cultivates this specific strain of kratom. Thai kratom is also available in White Vein and Green Vein Thai Kratom; while each has its own medicinal benefits, for pain management Red Thai is the best.
Red Thai can be found in the form of leaves or kratom powder. It is most commonly sold in the United States as a powder of crushed leaves. It can be consumed in the form of a brewed tea, a capsule, a pill or an extract.
The reason for the specific name, Red Vein Thai Kratom, is that it comes from the Red Vein kratoms that are plucked from the species of kratom that produces leaves with a reddish colored vein that runs down the center. This specific group is known to cause relaxation to the point of drowsiness and sleepiness, and therefore is highly recommended to be used in the afternoons before bedtime.
Effects and Benefits
As mentioned earlier, different strains of kratom have different properties and effects. Red Thai has many positive effects that vary from physical to emotional.
Red Thai is great for pain management. It has pain-relieving properties due to its high alkaline content, making it a superior alternative to the pharmaceutical pain relievers. It is specifically the alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine in this strain of kratom that work like endorphins, easing chronic pains suffered by the body.
This strain also has a reputation for making people feel calm and relaxed. If used correctly, Red Thai has mild sedative effects on the body, not only relaxing the mind, but body exhaustion as well.
The relaxation benefit of this strain also extends to stress and anxiety relief. This supplement comes with many stress-relieving properties, thereby giving your mind a relaxing effect and increasing positivity in your mental health. Red Thai also produces euphoric feelings in the body that further promotes positive feelings and a boost in mood. In some cases, it has been reported that Red Thai Kratom has also helped with depression.
One of the better known benefits of Red Thai is its ability to promote better sleep. The sedative property of the strain makes it a great solution for helping with insomnia, trouble sleeping, and reducing fatigue in the body. Like other red vein kratom, it is the sedative effect that makes it beneficial to use in the evenings or before bedtime as it can cause drowsiness.
Other benefits of this particular strain include reduction of inflammation in the body, boosting the immune system, alleviating problems of high blood pressure, diarrhea, and other diseases and pains. These are just some of the positive effects attributed to Red Thai Kratom that can be achieved by finding the correct dosage for you.
Finding Your Red Thai Kratom Dosage
It is extremely important to find the correct dosage for your body type in order to maximize the benefits and minimize the unwanted side effects. There are many factors that determine how kratom affects a person such as age, weight, height, dosage amount, strain, etc. For this reason, it is best to find the correct dosage amount that best fits you.
When experimenting to find the right Red Thai Kratom dosage, always start at a low dosage. You can always add kratom, but you can never take it away.
It is recommended for beginners to start by taking 1 to 2 grams per dose. If the effects are not felt between 30-45 minutes of consumption, the dose can be increased in increments of 1 gram. The effects usually take between 30-45 minutes to kick in, so waiting between increasing doses is a good idea.
It is suggested that for people suffering from stress, depression and anxiety, the total dose should be between 4 to 8 grams on a regular basis. Remember, only you will know the effects on your body and only you will know what your best dosage is. If 1 to 2 grams every other week helps you manage these problems, then you don’t need to go up to 4 to 8 grams until you have built a tolerance (if you ever do).
In Conclusion
Red Thai Kratom can be beneficial in alleviating chronic pain, reducing stress and anxiety, enhancing mood, creating a feeling of relaxation and euphoria, and promoting better sleep. The many benefits can be used as an alternative medication to regular pharmaceuticals used for these problems.
But although it may sound like a magical herbal remedy, it must be taken and used at the correct dosage per person. Abuse of this plant can mean unwanted side effects as well as possible addiction. So now that you’ve been introduced to Red Thai Kratom, experiment safely and enjoy the health benefits.