Couple questions about brewing Kratom tea
Okay I got a couple questions.
1. How much lemon juice should be used for maximum extraction
2. How hot should it be? 175°?
3. How long to let "steep"
4. I think that's it
I think I already know but I'm looking for some people opinions/facts or what works best for you. Any advice welcome even if it isn't about tea
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(maybe) Kratom related nightmare
I'm not sure if it's caused by kratom... Anyway...
I had one teaspoon of white kratom last night. When the effect wore off, I lay down and watched educational YouTube videos. I fell asleep in about half an hour.
Then I had perhaps the most intense and realistic nightmare of my life. I woke up after an hour of sleep and had to spend a long time making sure I was okay. I was extremely confused because even within that nightmare, I woke up many times. So when I woke up in reality, I wasn't sure if reality wasn't just another part of the nightmare.
Luckily, I was able to fall asleep soon (without the help of kratom - I never use the sedative variants of kratom for sleep)), and the rest of the night went smoothly - No dreams at all, if you remember correctly).
I don't remember much of the content of the nightmare... I only vaguely remember that the nightmare indirectly told me that using kratom was a bad idea. (I have been trying to cut down on my kratom use for some time now, with little success.... But I don't have strong reasons because I always find myself taking my white when I'm low on motivation, bored, or in a bad mood. The only thing that motivates me to take at least a micro-break is when I experience side effects due to my frequent use of kratom, such as sadness during the comedown, morning laziness, or severe constipation)
PS: Maybe this nightmare wasn't caused by kratom... I've taken kratom before bed many times, but this has never happened to me)
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Salicylate content of kratom
Well this is a long shot but does anyone know if kratom (plain leaf, not extract) is high or low in salicylates? No info that I could find anywhere but I figured perhaps someone here might now.
I have to transition to a salicylate-free diet. Unfortunately my hunch is that kratom at 14gpd would have a fair bit of salicylates.
I was wondering if perhaps I could instead take the pure mitragynine which would contain no plant matter but it seems like a bad idea.
I am currently tapering off kratom and it sucks, and I have no reason to be doing it except to eliminate salicylates from my diet.
Any info would be highly appreciated!
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Need help with making Kratom Tea
Hey y'all. I've been using regular kratom for about 8 years now, and it has saved my life. I normally just use capsules because of the convenience. Lately, I have been thinking about switching over to tea bc I have a bunch of powder to use. What's the best way to go about making tea? I normally take between 6-8 grams doses so how much would i use for tea? And if I could get 2 servings out of a recipe that'd be even better. Hopefully someone can enlighten me bc I want to try this later on today
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Please sign and share this petition
This is the petition for Florida https://chng.it/TrMc2yrTJX
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Anyone interested in buying King Kratom extract powder?
I don't believe you can find this extract anymore for sale. This was my favorite extract when I was still using leaf. I have 18 1oz packages and 2 4oz packages, all sealed and brand new. DM me if interested
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After years of being an all day sipper Im trying out the toss and wash method
I used to sip it all throughout the day in a sugary drink to disquise the taste and i kinda liked that i can control when i get a little kick. .
but the calories and being tied to a bottle all day is too much. .
quick question for those who toss and wash. . how many hours in between doses do you wait? 2 hours? 4 hours? or just see how you feel?
Thanks!
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Will Kratom dissolve in hot water?
Like not boiling, but just hot water? I've used cold water with the powder before and of course the texture was very unpleasant. Will it dissolve better in hot water?
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Texas updates - when is the next hearing?
Does anyone know when the next hearing will be? I only learned about this recently. Such a shame. Will they vote at the next hearing?
Also, I assume this will have to be moved onto the house if it passes in the senate- similar to the situation with hemp right now? Is there a central body or source that people have been using to keep up with this situation?
Thanks
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N-Acetyl Cysteine
This is a supplement I just wanted to suggest to everyone who's taking heavy doses. Here's a link of some benefits.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/nac-benefits
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kratom and penicillin (antibiotics) ?
does anyone has experience mixing kratom and antibiotics specifically phenoxymethylpenicillin i have for pharyngitis. I use only one dose (3-4g) in the evening spaced 4 hours from antibiotics.
normally i would just quit it as i’m not a daily user anymore. but right before i got sick i used kratom for 10 days and it caused mild WD - light sleep which combined with illness symptoms i couldn’t sleep at all and anxiety as i’m stuck at home alone. so i figured i would do these 4g a day until i feel better only for about 4 days or something. so do y’all think it’s okay?
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Florida Hearing Tuesday 4/1: New Kratom Restriction Law
Florida Hearing on April 1st for Proposed Onerous and Excessive kratom law “HB1489”
Any and All Florida Kratom Advocates are asked to attend Tuesday Hearing
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Location: Webster Hall (212 Knott) * 402 South Monroe Street * Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Next Meeting: April 01, 2025 9:00 AM
Although this bill is called a “KCPA” and has some regulation items the American Kratom Association supports, there are too many pieces that are designed to favor certain kratom manufacturers, restrict consumer choice, and set the stage for even more restrictions or prohibitions in the near future.
Please use the form at https://www.protectkratom.org/florida to let the AKA team know if you can attend the hearing.
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tips for nausea?
Ive had my scale for EVER. after I took my most recent dose, I started to not feel great. My instincts told me to check my scale.
I put a nickle on it and it came up to 3 grams. Shit. I overdosed myself and feel terrible.
Is there anything I can do? or is a puke inevitabile at this point?
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kratom gummies question
Hello folks, i have a question. So i received kratom gummies ( wont say brand name ) But it said that it is 35 mg of kratom leaf extract. I looked up the equivalency of plain leaf powder and what it told me is that 1 gummy is equal to 2.33 grams of plain leaf powder.
Is this true? I have been on kratom for seven years and never did a gummy. My dosage is about 5 grams, twice a day. So i planned on taking two gummies.
Is 35 mg of kratom leaf extract equal to 2.3 grams of regular powder?
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Hi. I have been on dihydrocodeine 240mgs for 2.5 years
As above, I have started taking kratom this past week, it has helped me reduce my pain killer consumption. I take 3grms twice a day, once in the morning and once late afternoon, but what is this sweet spot everyone talks about?
I feel no energy, well being etc.
Would it be I may have a natural tolerance due to pain killers and should try a bit more.....any advice would be great
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Finally found a good measured dosage for daily use. My moods have been amazing and I actually feel more outgoing/ extroverted, which has really improved my job performance (customer-facing role).
(I’ve never done powder, only capsules, so I’m not sure of the mg)
I’ll take six Green (usually Borneo) and then about five hours later, I take another six (either Green or Maeng Da). Keeps me feeling really pleasant for most of the day. For a couple years I was tossing back 10-12 capsules once a day, thinking that would give me a surge, but in hindsight the effect actually was less than what I feel with my current, more gradual dosage.
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Understanding the Legislative Process for Kratom Ban Hearings
I’m trying to educate myself more about the legislative process, especially when it comes to protecting kratom. Could someone explain how these hearings work when ban bills are introduced, like the recent one in Texas?
Additionally, is there a standard procedure for submitting testimony, even for those who don’t live in the state? I know we can send our stories to relevant representatives, but is there a way to officially submit testimony for the meeting record?
I appreciate any insights, and thanks in advance for helping me understand this process!
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How do I quit if it’s the only thing that helps with Chronic back pain besides hydros?
I don’t hate Kratom, I actually enjoy it lost if the time, but it makes me sick from time to time and I’d rather just not do it.
I have major disc problems, nerve damage, and inflammation in my back, and the only thing outside of hydros that have helped most of the pain subside is Kratom.
Im told I’m too young for back surgery, which I find bs cause a friend of mine 5 years younger than me was approved and got back surgery, but my health care is the VA, so they kinda suck ass anyways.
The job I work at is so hard on my back, but I don’t have other options here that pay well enough that are easier on my back. I’ve actually job hopped the last couple years just trynna find a balance, and I can never win.
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The Effects Of Taking Less Kratom Had Surprised Me
So I have been taking kratom daily for 4 years, before that it was just more sporadicly for a year or two like once a week. Past couple years my average dose is probably around 16gpd. At one point I was up close to 30gpd but that didn’t last more that a few months, I quickly decided it as too much and I wasn’t feeling well on it. 14-16 grams dosed 2 grams every 2 hours throughout the day worked well enough.
But I recently decided to taper off and give myself at least 6 months without kratom to see how it is. I think it’s a good idea to give my mind and body a break and find other ways to cope with life instead of just covering up my emotions. I have nothing against doing that, life is rough.. Kratom is great when used properly. But I am always learning what “properly” really means.
So I cut my dose to 8gpd over 4 doses a day for the first 10 days. That was not a fun 10 days, but it was very doable. I was just very up and down during the day with my emotions, sometimes I felt pretty deep depression and anxiety which sucked. The physical withdrawal symptoms weren’t terrible though and I could sleep fine.
Then for 5 days I went to 6.5 gpd over 4 doses. 1.5, 1.5, 1.5, then 2 grams in the evening to make sure I slept well.
That drop was not as hard.
So for my next drop I decided to do 6gpd but instead of every 4 hours I went to 6 doses throughout the day of 1 gram each with the intention of slowly reducing the dose size by 100mgs every 5 days.
I changed to this so I would just be more stable throughout the day and not so up and down with my emotions.
But what I have found now that by body and mind are used to being on a lower dose is that taking 1 gram doses still provide me more than enough of the benefits of kratom. I still get a nice calm mildly euphoric focus. It’s pretty close to how I felt taking 16gpd… but the side effects are way less, I don’t wake up on the morning or the middle of the night feeling like I need a kratom asap cause withdrawals are starting. I am not constipated. My libido is higher . I look healthier.
So all these years basically I didn’t really need to be up there on those higher doses to benefit from kratom but I didn’t know it.
Anyway just wanted to share my experience, the less is more saying appears to be true for me.
Everyone is different obviously but I would encourage people taking higher doses to play around with it a little, but keep in mind it will take you a couple weeks to adjust before you should judge the results.
TLDR
I have found taking 6 grams per day to be just a beneficial as taking 16 grams per day and it comes with less side effects like constipation, lower libido, cravings etc. but it took two weeks at the lower dose for me to realize it.
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My day in the life with taking Kratom.
Hola! I'm 54, been taking Kratom for 6 months. I see posts about how it effects people differently. This is my day in the life of taking Kratom and how I keep it effective throughout the day.
I drink black coffee from 6a-7:30a. I know it tastes like crap, but i feel the caffeine. I then eat breakfast or at least get something in my stomach. At 9am, I take 1 square of chocolate 25mg mitragynine isolate with(caffeine & ginseng) and 1 gummy 30mg mitragynine isolate. I usually feel it kicking in around 9:30a. My aches and pains, (from working out), go away, my focus is laser sharp and my energy is through the roof.
When I start to feel the Kratom losing it's effect, around 12:30pm or so, I eat something. This seems to reactivate the Kratom and I feel like a million bucks again.
Around 4:30-5pm, I feel it wearing off. I do not take any more for the day, just in the morning.
Let me add... before taking Kratom, I was not on any prescription meds, never took an illegal drug in my life. I was drinking a red bull in the afternoons, but stopped as soon as I found Kratom.
I know everyone is different and it affects everyone differently.
Have a great day!
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Mitragyna hirsuta during breaks?
I am a happy kratom user who is trying to find my sweet spot of sustainable use with only positive effects from it. I do this pretty cautiously as I got a good scare from my first break after using too large doses for too long without taking breaks to check myself for habit-forming and while I did manage to take a long break the withdrawals were the worst experience of my life. 🤣 I have since then been on a lower GPD and taken small breaks here and there to make sure I’m not too dependent on it.
Now I have used for a bit longer and tapered down to my current break and am on my third day. The taper seems to have gone well and I feel no real ill effects at all, no anhedonia or lack of energy. It’s just the mental urge for that little pick-me-up, it’s always there. When I get anxious I sometimes use kava to great effect but it’s a bit expensive and the preparation is not super fun. I have used a bit of hirsuta as a comforter during the taper and understand it contains some of the same but not the main alkaloids as kratom does. Would you say it is safe to simply replace kratom with hirsuta during a break or would that ruin some of the tolerance reset and dependence reset? I am determined enough to adjust my regimen if necessary but also quite prone to developing dependence so I’m just trying to find my sustainable way of using my tools as I like to call them without side effects.
My normal GPD is about 6-8, doses are 1.5-2 grams.
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Online kratom
Hello everyone, i've been using Kratom for about two years now and I just learned that the brand I was buying from my head shop had a good amount of 7-OH in it, so l bought from a online vendor, I bought the capsules of green maeng da, and they gave me a bag of super green for free. It came in one day even though I picked the cheapest shipping which is awesome. But I go to look at the ingredients and there's 0.1 mg of 7-oh per gram... is this normal?? I bought from a vendor to get away from 7-OH.
I'm not spreading any hate or anything, even though I take kratom im not too familiar with it.
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if all kratom is pretty much the same, why does every strain feel different to me?
is it just placebo? because all white maeng da has a very distinct feeling for me that is MUCH different than the other colors.
same with green, it feels comepletly different than red or green, it doesn’t even feel like a mix of the two, it just has its own separate effects for me, than red. feels very opioidy,
so my question is, if all kratom is generally the same and strains are BS, besides each batch having different alkoloid content and potency,
why does white always feel energetic, very calm energy but hard to sleep, euphoria thats kind of hard to explain, not opioid euphoria, but also not stimulant energy and euphoria, it’s its own thing.
different white strains all have these feelings encapsulated besides some minor differences like white boreno, i get an energetic body high mostly in my legs, feels very smooth, while white maeng da, is a similar feeling but in my head and belly.
them green puts me in a good mood but doesn’t have much drug effects. just really good mood/ mroe energy but dont really much that many effects vs the other too, theu is for green maeng da, other greens feel different for me.
then red, feels just as strong as white but the euphoria instead of very smooth and weird it’s opioid euphoria, i feel extremely energetic like the other strains except i always fall asleep anyway. it’s like i feel very awake very motivated but than i randomly fall asleep for a second before waking up (yes i know it’s nodding, just explaining if)
whites give me lots of energy and motivation but i have a harder time sleeping where red, i feel very motivated but keep passing out if im laying down or in a chair
SO basically, if all kratom is the same and strains dont matter, then why the heck do i feel significant differences with all of them, enough for it nkt to be placebo
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Does kratom withdrawal includes feeling tired AF? Literally drained?
Like mentally & physically drained
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Texas Hearing Today
Hey everyone
I wasn’t able to watch the stream of it this morning.
Has anyone got updates on how it played out?
Thanks y’all.
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For the heaviest user how long, in general would 250 grams of kratom last them?
Reason I ask is this guy who lives near me is always hitting me up for kratom. I call him "the moocher" lol . He's a nice guy and is a handyman and has done favors for me like fixing stuff my house that I can't so I don't mind helping him out sometimes when he says he needs some. As of late he's always knocking on my door. I finally said Ben, here's 250 g of your favorite green . This was a month ago. Here's the vendor I get it from. He's "ok.ok thanks". Now, I don't know about most everyone else but 250 g of powdered would last me about 3 months. He's down a month later. " Could you help me out? I'm low and I have a lot of physical work this week. I said " Brother, it is humanly impossible to use 250 gr of kratom in a week!" I'm a regular user and after 17 or 18 some surgeries on most every joint on my body from football, some joints replaced, chronic injuries which have left me on permanent IR for many years, I can't get out of bed without pain, litteraly can't stand straight up more that 3 minutes without assistance I depend on kratom. That or it's managed by our former team doctor with tramadol and trigger shots. I really don't know the exact gpd because I take as needed. Also from two or three different vendors all in separate containers but I am relatively certain it's not 250 grams per day. So in my estimation he's yanking my chain and selling it?
Wow, after reading all these 250 grams lasting a week for all these people, I am totally dumbfounded. I drink pruin juice and everything else you all take for constipation . At 250 grams a week the auger would be in dail use and I am certain on that.
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Kratom Pricing and Quality
🌍 I'm curious to know if anyone has experienced a rise in kratom prices and Quality following the recent regulations implemented in Indonesia. Have you noticed any changes in pricing for your favorite products?
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Censorship run amuck!
Just an FYI. Facebook has removed all content, on messenger, that has anything to do with kratom. I was in a large group chat called 'Just the science, ma'am' and today, every single scientific article that was shared there has been removed for going against their community standards. These articles took a lot of work to share. The person who was providing them to us also had their messenger removed. I'm so done with fakebook. This is absolutely outrageous!
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Chronic pain patient here. If I take kratom will I experience a mental "high"?
Hi,
I'm in a bad state with my chronic pain.
I'm thinking about trying kratom for the first time today.
I'm hoping it'll relieve my pain. I aggravated my lumbar spine twice in the past 7 days and my base-line levels have become almost unmanageable without a heavy dose of tylenol and advil.
I wonder if I will experience any sort of mental "high" if I dose myself with kratom? To be honest, I really want to experience some sort of high because I'm quite mentally aggravated from my chronic pain. I wonder if the mental effects would be similar to a heavy dose of codeine. I need something to distract my brain. Cannabis has been ineffective these past few days.
I was looking at a shop in my city and they sell all the colors. I was going to get the red variety because I read that is the most sedating.
Thank you for reading my post.
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For Those Using Kratom and Coffee
Do you take one before the other?
Wondering if the caffeine overwhelms the kratom when drinking coffee 2nd?
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