The Plant That Began It All

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Diana and JR discuss how Kratom began their journey into plant medicine, and how it can be an effective alternative to pharmaceutical pain medications. Guest Dr. Grinspoon shares insights on Kratom's potential in treating conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain.

Key Points of this episode:

*The podcast episode focuses on exploring Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, known for its medicinal properties and increasing popularity in the Western world.

*Diana and JR share their personal experiences with Kratom, emphasizing how it has helped them manage their chronic pain.

*The podcast delves into the history of Kratom, discussing its traditional uses in Southeast Asia and its rise in popularity in the West, despite controversy and regulatory issues with the DEA.

*Dr. Grinspoon, a respected physician and author, provides a professional perspective on the potential of Kratom in treating conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain.

*The importance of further research, regulation, and sourcing Kratom from reliable vendors to ensure its safety and efficacy.

*Diana and JR also discuss how Kratom has allowed them and others to successfully wean off scheduled drugs, providing a natural alternative for pain management.

*Dr. Grinspoon highlights the need for regulation and better study of Kratom, emphasizing that legal drugs are safer.

Timestamps:

0:16 - Welcome to Your Highness Podcast

1:41 - What is Kratom

2:19 - History of Kratom

7:59 - Diana’s Personal Kratom Story

21:55 - Dr. Grinspoon

38:00 - Kratom Science and Legislation

42:56 - Where to buy Kratom

Important links:

Pain relief Kratom trial at Yale University. Focus: Plant-based Medicine and Pharmacology: Kratom and Pain Tolerance: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study”

American Kratom Association

(PDF) Abuse liability and therapeutic potential of the Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (researchgate.net)

Kratom: Fear-worthy foliage or beneficial botanical? - Harvard Health

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