Monday, May 16, 2011

Will Kratom be banned?

This is a question I have been asking myself for a while. I've been dreading actually getting an answer though. After a lot of hard research and dedication I have finally come to a verdict: No, I don't believe Kratom will be banned(at least anytime soon) because it is:

  • Not a sexy substance, meaning its not attractive and/or socially acceptable
  • It tastes awful
  • It would have to be banned on a state-by-state basis
  • It hasn't(and mostly likely won't) catch on to teenage use because of number 1 reason
  • It causes itchiness(sometimes) and can cause stomach ache
  • It is often not pleasant for people, meaning they won't use it again
  • It is not easily attainable(it has to be ordered online or at a headshop)
All of the above reasons makes me believe that if this wonderful medicinal herb is ever banned, it will be our children who have to suffer ;)

Have a nice day!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

REVIEW: Super Green Bali from Ethneofarms.com!

Strain: Bali
Vendor: Ethneofarms.com
Amount Used: 6 grams

Effects: VERY strong sedative!
Intensity: Very high
The Bad: Overpowering
Duration: 5 hours

Summary:
This is my favorite type of Kratom by far! It is very, very powerful and was even almost too much for me to handle! This is the perfect variety of Kratom for veterans of Kratom who are looking for a fun, extremely euphoric evening. I found this to be very euphoric, both mentally and physically, but it had something more to it... I felt very light-weight but at the same time I couldn't move fast and I was very sedated! It was very interesting, though, and I highly recommend this variety to any and all Bali/Indo Veterans!

REVIEW: Super Indo Kratom from Ethneofarms.com!

Strain: Indo
Vendor: Ethneofarms.com
Amount Used: 5 grams

Effects: Sedation with a slight stimulation feel
Intensity: Moderate to High
The Bad: Very mild itchiness, trouble focusing(possibly a plus)
Duration: 6 hours

Summary:
This is a Kratom product that I received as a 5 gram sample with my last order from Ethneofarms.com! I was hoping for a mild relaxing strain and what I got instead was a pretty strong sedative with some stimulating properties. This strain had a couch-lock feel to it, but had a motivation to do something feel also. This is very uncommon to me, so I am very curious about this product!

Overall: 7.5/10

REVIEW: Maeng-Da Kratom from FriendlyHerbs.com!

Strain: Maeng-Da(A type of Thai)
Vendor: FriendlyHerbs.com
Amount Used: 2 grams

Effect: Very stimulating
Intensity: Moderate
The Bad: Anxiety, Itchiness, Headache
Duration: 2 hours

Summary:
This is one of the most expensive plain-leaf Kratoms on the market currently. For the price, though, this doesn't come through. It has way too many problems and not enough benefits. The stimulation was mostly a twitching eye, a strong motivation to do work, shaking hands and arms, sharpened vision. That sounds good, except for the shaking hands and arms, but the effects didn't last long at all! They peaked at about 30 minutes and it was all downhill from there, including a headache at about an hour in! The euphoria was very weak and there was no pleasant stress-free feeling like I usually get. This is one that I will definitely steer clear of in the future!

Overall: 4/10

REVIEW: Premium Commercial Bali Kratom from FriendlyHerbs.com!

Strain: Bali
Vendor: FriendlyHerbs.com
Amount Used: 8 grams


Effect: Very sedating
Intensity: Mild to Moderate
The Bad: Hangover
Duration: 5-6 hours

Summary:
This is one of the greats in Kratom! It is very cheap, reliable, and plentiful. It is also enjoyable! I noticed the effects come on after about 15 minutes. The experience was very clean and had a body feel to it. I noticed some interesting pseudo-psychadelic phenomenons also, such as the floor waving and I had some vivid CEVs. Overall very interesting strain. I definately recommend to a newbie or a veteran looking for a very mild experience.

OVERALL: 7/10

How Review Work!

First I will introduce the type of Kratom, like so:
Strain:
Vendor:
Amount used:

Then, the way I will review a type of Kratom will be using 4 different marks:

  • Effect - Was it an upper or downer?
  • Intensity - How powerful was it?
  • The Bad - How bad were the side effects (itching, anxiety, discomfort, etc...)?
  • Duration - How long did the effects last from come-up to baseline?
After this I will write a description of this particular variety of Kratom. In this I will explain the effects exactly.

Then I will give an overall grade out of 10. 0 being ineffective, 10 being AMAZING!

Thank you for your time reading this! :)