When we can consume kratom leaves, we should also know the appropriate amount to consume because if we consume too much, it may be harmful to the body.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suttimon Thammatecho, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, stated that Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a local herb of Thailand. Originally, it was popularly consumed by chewing fresh leaves, pounding them into chili paste, boiling them into tea, and using them for various recreational purposes because it was believed that the active ingredients in kratom leaves, such as mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, would help increase alertness, relieve pain, and relax muscles.
Nowadays, kratom leaves are popular and the consumption methods have changed, such as frying, grilling, or stir-frying with other foods. Causing the active ingredients in kratom leaves to be destroyed by temperature or acidic conditions (sourness). However, there is no clear study on the amount of active ingredients in kratom leaves that have undergone such processing to the ทางเข้า ufabet body.
However, consuming kratom leaves in excessive amounts can cause the following adverse effects:
Side effects when consuming kratom leaves in excess
- Nausea, vomiting
- Abnormally rapid pulse
- Restless, convulsing
- Drowsiness or respiratory depression occurs.
- Addictive when used continuously for a long period of time.
- May affect some medications you are taking.
Advice from a doctor
Although fried kratom leaves can be eaten, the effects on the body are unpredictable. Therefore, it should not be consumed in excessive amounts and continuously. In particular, patients with chronic diseases should consult a doctor before consuming.