Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical evergreen plant that’s native to Southeast Asia. It’s one of the most famous herbs recommended by experts to alleviate pain, specifically joint pain, back pain, inflammation.
HOW DOES KRATOM WORK FOR PAIN?
Kratom contains two powerful compounds; mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. Mitragynine interacts with your body the same way pain management drugs do, while 7-hydroxymitragynine blocks your body from perceiving pain. When mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine bind to pain receptors located in the central nervous system and elsewhere within the body, pain relief is experienced almost immediately.