Kratom or Kratum (Mitragyna Speciosa) is a tropical tree belonging to the coffee family and closely related to the genus Corynanthe and Uncaria sharing similar biochemistry. Native to southeast Asia it is widely used as an opiate substitute to treat chronic pain and an effective means for treating opiate dependance. Kratom  contains yohimbe like alkaloids that reverse the brain changes occurring during the development of drug dependency causing addiction. Unlike opium, Kratom in large doses cannot cause death from respiratory depression and is therefore safe to use in place of opiates including heroin. Its opiate like qualities have led it to be banned in Thailand and other countries for affecting profits from opium distribution.

In Thailand, Kratom has been a part of traditional culture for thousands of years, and was also a major contributor to Thailand’s agricultural structure. It was traditionally chewed or brewed into tea by young Thai males and is considered to have therapeutic uses in ethnomedicine. It was first described by Dutch colonialist Pieter Korthals.

Kratom legal highs is well renowned for producing varied effects depending on the dosage; this is caused by the vast multitude of active alkaloids present within’ it that change based on varying concentrations. According to scientific study, there are still many alkaloid compounds in Kratom that are yet to be fully deciphered.

The effects of this Naturally growing Uk legal leaf are said to reduce your anxiety levels, to feel happy, strong, & euphoric. Taken in higher doses they are described to be more of a sedative & to last between 4-8 hours.