(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, March 20, 2014 ) San Francisco, CA -- Regarded for thousands of years, tea culture has spawned different production, usage and consumption. In the West it is labeled as an afternoon tea and consumed in tea parties. On the opposite side of the globe, Japanese and Korean Tea ceremonies are more intimate and traditional. Different regions also favor different varieties of tea and use different flavorings, such as milk, sugar or herbs. The temperature and strength of the tea likewise varies widely.
In the East, tea is more regarded to be therapeutic than just leisure consumption. Studies have found that some teas may help with preventing cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Other tea variants have antimicrobial qualities, encourage weight loss, lower cholesterol and bring about mental alertness. Kratom Tea has been identified to boost the latter discussed.
Kratom is a tree indigenous to Southeast Asia most popular in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Also known as Mitragyna speciosa, its leaves have been used as herbal drug to treat pain, diarrhea, and treatment for opiate addiction in these regions. Dried kratom leaves are often powdered, strained and drunk as a tea. Some favors mixing kratom tea with ordinary black tea, with sugar or honey to make it palatable.
Kratom tea has unique stimulating effects. Studies showed its active alkaloids produces stimulant and sedative effects. At stimulant level, the mind performs better and is more alert. Physical and sexual energy are also increased. Other reported increased ability to do strenuous physical work and improved social traits.
There doesnt seem to be a downside to kratom tea. Kratom is not habit forming when used and taken responsibly. Habit of becoming kratom dependent is possible if taken daily for a prolonged period of time. Just like coffee addiction, it is may be a hard habit to break.
Across countries, kratom has been a trend for its therapeutic claims. However be cautious. There are a number of distributors who sell dried leaves and extracts misrepresenting other herbs as kratom. It is also suggested to find a reliable source that knows performs dependable method of separating the leaves. Kratom have different levels of potency and is classified with different grades. Minimal grade is recommended to achieve energizing effects.
The takeaway; Kratom tea should be safe to consume, just not in excessive amounts like any other tea variants. So anyone can brew a bunch of this organic tea and enjoy its benefits anytime.
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