An herb which is used as a traditional medicine in South East Asia since the nineteenth century, for energy and to prevent pains and aches. Kratom leaves also contain compounds that have psychotropic (mind-altering) effects. It is sometimes sold as a green powder in different forms such as capsules or as it is. Sometimes it is sold in an extract or gum form.
It comes from a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family which is native to Southeast Asia. It is cultivated in the regions of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea.
Properties and uses
Usually, people may take Kratom as in pill, capsule, or extract form. Some people chew Kratom leaves or brew tea from the dried or powdered leaves. Sometimes the leaves can be smoked or eaten in food.
Kratom has some stimulants like properties and effects on health. Kratom is classified as a stimulant.
It is used as a pain reliever. Some people use Kratom as a managing medicine for chronic pains, as a substitute for morphine-like medicines, and recreational purposes.
It contains mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine which are helpful to control pain as compared to opioid receptors, which, in turn, reduce pain instantly.
Kratom has gained a lot of popularity now a day as an alternative to opioid pain medications like Vicodin (hydrocodone) and OxyContin (oxycodone). In many cases, Kratom is used to manage chronic pains which are associated with conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Matcha
Matcha is a finely ground powder of specific green tea leaves that are grown and processed. It is mostly and traditionally consumed in East Asia. It has been special in two ways of farming and processing. That is the green tea plants that are used for Matcha are usually shade-grown for three to four weeks before harvest season, and gradually the stems and veins are removed during processing time. Growth of these greens in shades makes it produce most Caffeine and more production of theanine protein is observed. Grinding the leaves is a very slow process in which it is specially checked that the millstones must not get too warm and lest the aroma of the leaves is altered. Up to an hour must be needed to grind about a 30 g of Matcha leaves.
The flavor of Matcha is checked and dominated by its amino acid level. The highest quality of Matcha has a more intense flavor of sweetness and deeper taste than the standard or coarser grades of tea cultivated later in that year
The powdered form of Matcha tea is mainly consumed in different from normal tea leaves or tea bags, as it is whisked in a liquid, typically water or milk.
Properties and uses
It is just like a green tea with almost similar effects but the differences are of the concentration. Matcha has a denser concentration and has been used for thousands of years in ancient times. Matcha has more health benefits than compared to other tea leaves in the world, and such effects have been scientifically proven. Caffeine the strongest compound in Matcha, which Japanese Zen monks have used to stimulate, awakens, but the main Matcha is expected to have a stress-reducing effect as it contains theanine.
Kratom vs. Matcha
Matcha and Kratom have very little in common. They both are herbs used or brew as tea. Using coffee, black or green tea or Matcha added with Kratom is a very popular combination around the globe. Kratom mixes well with various other products. Some people find it more helpful by adding it in a cup of coffee either enhances the analgesic effects or adds to the energy boost.
Both herbs are useful in lowering blood pressure. Kratom contains several antioxidant ingredients as well. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention tells us how the study proves Kratom’s antioxidant as a source of pain relief and helps to prevent cancer in such a way you will get help treating yourself naturally. Kratom is mainly used as a pain reliever as it has properties like morphine on the contrary green tea is used as an anti-oxidant and helps in stimulating awakens.
