Kra Thum Na (Mitragyna Javanica)

Mitragyna Javanica is a plant that has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia. There is still much to learn about this plant as it is relatively new to most Mitragyna spp plant recipients. (that's where Kratom belongs), but the truth is that it has been used for many years in Asia. Local people in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia have used Mitragyna Javanica for a variety of reasons - e.g in traditional medicine, to increase physical-mental energy but also for productivity as a stimulant or sedative.

Mitragyna Javanica is believed to originate from the jungles of Java in Indonesia – hence its name. It was first recorded by a Dutch botanist named Pieter Korthals in 1839. Over the years it began to gain more and more interest for people involved in the field of ethnobotany. The popularity of kratom and the need for herbal alternatives to Kratom have increased interest to Mitragyna Javanica plant.

Javanica tends to be more sedating than kratom as it does not share the strong dopaminergic effects of the latter. The effects of Mitragyna Javanica can include soothing sensations and a milder boost in energy. These effects appear to be due to the substances mitraphylline and mitragynine. Mitragynine is the main active ingredient in Kratom – in Javanica it is present in much lower concentrations compared to Kratom. Mitraphylline tends to be more relaxing than "elevating" - this is probably why Javanica is more relaxing and soothing.

Mitragyna Javanica can perhaps be considered the best substitute for Kratom. It is considered a milder, smoother and more palatable variant of kratom. Those trying Kratom for the first time may find it attractive to try Mitragyna Javanica as a less potent and robust alternative to Kratom. Although many people believe that Mitragyna Javanica is milder than Mitragyna Speciosa (Kratom), the results are similar when Javanica is used in comparable amounts. The best practice of using it is a ratio of 1:1 to Speciosa.