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This post is meant to be a frank and honest (and amusing) look at kratom’s downsides. Any old blogger can write about how good something is, but few will write about how much it sucks. I am a daily kratom burner and have been thinking about writing something like this for a while now. I want to do this for everything else too, it’s a great thought exercise.

It might seem counterintuitive to write something ostensibly negative about something I enjoy, but it’s one of the ways I can rank on the keyword. Plus it’s good to see both sides of the coin so you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into should you decide to hop on the kratom train.

Kratom sucks because burning is HORRIBLE

Okay, I exaggerate. it’s not that bad.

I consider it a cost for getting what I want, and that is the effect and experience of the kratom “burn.”

(Why do we call it “burning”? Read this post and this Reddit thread if you don’t get it.)

However, kratom powder itself is not enjoyable. There are several methods of burning kratom, two of the most prevalent being tea and toss-and-wash. Toss-and-wash is the quickest and simplest, but you must be insane to choke it down. I am therefore insane. Tea takes quite a while to make, and I feel that it tends to waste some in the end so I have been exclusively toss-and-wash these past few months, which aside from its horror has worked fantastically for me.

In my opinion, burning kratom on an empty stomach is recommended if you want to get the most bang for your buck. This is a huge inconvenience if you are trying to eat on the go, or maintain your burn regimen without experiencing the withdrawals, assuming you burn more than a couple times per week.

Taking your powder with you if you are out of the house handling business tends to be a bit of an inconvenience as well. I have a little baggie that I carry my dose in, and it certainly looks suspicious. I take a lot of pains to make it look normal.

Kratom sucks for addictive people

I burn kratom to enhance my mood and productivity. Other people however might choose to abuse it, and if you happen to know that you may be one of these people, stay far, far away. Stay away from the extracts, especially.

Kratom is not a “legal high” or something to get “fucked up” on, period.

I am already familiar with all of the methods to wean off a daily burn regimen so I am not worried about being dependent so much as dealing with the side effects, which I have managed so far.

I have quit nicotine (argued to be one of the most addictive substances ever, and I never looked back) and quit coffee (switched to teas) and have many alternatives to handle any potential withdrawals I may encounter if/when I decide to stop burning every day. I know I am not an addictive person, so again, I am not worried.

(Fun fact: people in Thailand used kratom to wean off of opium.)

In other words, if you think you can’t deal with that inevitable time when you must stop kratom or you run out, don’t even bother with it to begin with.

Kratom sucks because avoiding side effects is hard

If you want to burn kratom the smart way and not abuse it like some dumb kid trying to get a “legal high,” you need to stay on top of your kratom doses. This means keeping track of what you take each day and keeping track of what time. It took a little bit of trial and error for me to find my “magic” kratom dose to burn every day. This sort of thing is really only hard for lazy people, but not for people who want to enjoy their kratom burn.

For people who intend to burn daily, it is necessary to understand how to taper off of kratom gradually to minimize the side effects of withdrawal. The effects are not that bad compared to other things, but are still fairly annoying. This reddit wiki for quitting kratom can show you what you may need to prepare for if/when you are ready to quit or take a break.

Kratom sucks because of weepy eyes

Even if I burn my kratom on time at the same times that I usually do, some days I get weepy eyes and just feel more sweaty than usual. For me, it happens only rarely, but these are considered typical side effects of regular burning. These are pretty much unavoidable in my case, but I understand that it’s par for the course. It’s a minor inconvenience for a little slice of zen. Really, really minor, but noticeable to myself.

Kratom sucks because of nausea

If you take too much at once, going above and beyond your magic dose, kratom will give you nausea. As a newbie, I always dreaded the nausea, but when I got smart and started actually measuring my doses with a scale I never got nausea again.

(I have written already about how to prevent nausea from burning kratom. It’s really easy to prevent and a lot of it is just common sense and keeping track of how much you’re taking.)

Kratom sucks because we don’t know 100% what it does

Because the FDA has clamped down on kratom, and there isn’t a ton of money in researching this stuff (for now) kratom cannot legally be sold as a supplement or as anything to be ingested. This is why it is sold for aromatherapy and soapmaking purposes and not for human consumption. One day, hopefully, it will be properly researched and vindicated.

We don’t know the long term effects of its use, and we do not know what every alkaloid in the plant does. While kratom does have a long and storied history of use in its native nations, and no anecdotes of serious or fatal disease related to its use, we are not entirely certain. (Or at least I’m not entirely certain. Maybe someone else has all the answers.)

On the other hand, we’re not entirely certain about most of the stuff we ingest and use and encounter in our environment on a regular basis either that ARE considered safe (or at least not a wide concern — plastic phthalates, GMOs, OTC and prescription medications, herbicides like Monsanto RoundUp) so it’s a bit of a toss-up at the moment as to whether kratom itself should be a major concern too. I’ve been on kratom for a few months, others have used it for years and as far as I know there have been no adverse health effects.

Conclusion: Why Kratom Sucks

Basically, kratom really only sucks only because the people who misuse it and misunderstand it suck.

As with everything else, kratom deserves your respect and understanding. When you respect and understand kratom, it will respect you back. If you feel that you are unable to deal with any of these issues, then you should stay away from this herb. It is not for casuals.

If you want to learn more about why kratom rules, check out all of my kratom posts. If you want to see for yourself why kratom sucks/rules, check out Happy Hippo Herbals, my preferred vendor.

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In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on the kratom train for the past few months. I recently began burning kratom daily, sometimes dosing two or more times during the day with no issue every 3 to 4 hours. I rotate between strains every day, and I have not had to increase my dose. I can hardly begin to explain just how much of a boon it’s been to me.

One thing that people who are into kratom therapy should keep in mind is that a balance must be maintained. Too little, and you won’t get the benefits people rave so much about. Too much, and you’ll feel sedated or experience some unwanted side effects, effectively wasting your kratom. When you hit the sweet spot and know how to stay there, your kratom experience will be absolutely wonderful.

(Curious about why we “burn” kratom? Read this and my post on why kratom is not for human consumption)

So if you choose to burn kratom therapeutically on a daily basis for a better mood and drive to succeed, what should you do to hit that sweet spot and keep it there?

I’ll explain what I do to keep tolerance buildup to a minimum and how to keep track of everything.

#1 Protip for Kratom Burners: Get a Scale!!!

As I’ve explained before for people who use bulk powders of any type, kratom in its powdered form is not different in that you absolutely must have a properly calibrated digital scale, just like this one that Powder City offers — There is no better way around it.

(My personal opinion: You don’t need anything more precise than to a hundredth of a milligram. Anything that is properly calibrated and can register 0.1 grams accurately is fine.)

Kratom isn’t one of those things that you can simply scoop and eyeball before you burn it. There’s no rule that you can’t, but it’s generally not a good idea. A modest looking spoonful can range in grams, and one gram can be a huge difference between feeling good and feeling gross.

I used to just eyeball it in the first couple of times I burned it, and in retrospect it was a stupid idea. I found out firsthand that it raised my tolerance quickly, made nausea more frequent, and made me wonder why people bothered taking this stuff in the first place. If you want to enjoy your burn, don’t make these dumb mistakes.

When I started using a scale before ever burning my kratom, it made a HUGE difference. In fact, I will never burn kratom without measuring it ever again.

I found out that for myself, burning 1 – 1.5 grams (basically never more than 2) of the stuff at a time from Happy Hippo is enough to get me to a nice place where I feel happy, worry-free and productively motivated on just about any strain. With the scale, I no longer had to worry about getting nauseous from accidentally burning too much, or burning too little and not getting the benefits I want.

The key however is that you have to dial in your proper dose and stay there. I am super sensitive to most substances I take, so my preferred dose will probably be very different from yours. I will explain how you can find your proper magic dose.

How to Dial in your Magic Kratom Dose

When burning kratom, dose is everything. Most of the people who take it in these parts of the ‘net will likely agree.

Please note that all of this is based on the kratom sold by Happy Hippo. No one should ever assume that dosage ranges will be the same for other vendors let alone the strains: these are only approximations. Strains, metabolisms and subjective senses vary. You will need to experiment for yourself to figure out what you need.

Nevertheless, all of the Hippo kratom strains I’ve tried seem to have similar potency by volume. I never have to take more than a half gram outside my personal dose.

So let’s get to it.

If you are new to burning kratom, you’ll want to make sure you do it right the first time.

Get your scale, kratom powder, and a pen and notepad (important!)

Measure out 1 gram of kratom (1 gram if you’re sensitive to stuff, 2 if you’re not)

Burn this dose on an empty stomach, making sure you haven’t eaten for at least two hours (sometimes first thing in the morning before breakfast helps)

Make a note of how you feel 20 to 30 minutes later

After this, we can figure out where your best dose sits.

“I don’t feel much of anything”

If this is the case, you can burn .25 to .5 grams of the same strain you began with. After you burn this, wait another 20 to 30 minutes and see how you feel. These ranges may be small to some, and they probably are.

My motto? Don’t get cocky and overdo it!

As a general rule, the more body mass you have, the more you will need to take.

The more food you’ve eaten/the more recently you’ve eaten, the more you will need to take (try it on an empty stomach!)

Other people recommend starting at 2 or even 3 grams, which can be good for bigger guys and people who aren’t sensitive to much. If you’ve never burned before, I think you should be patient and give it a try at lower doses first to get more of a feel for how this stuff works.

Chris, the brains behind Good Looking Loser and Happy Hippo, recommends these ranges by body weight:

As a newbie you’ll probably need 3 to 5 grams total.

If you’ve eaten food recently – it might be closer to 6 grams.

If you are below 155lbs, 2 to 4 grams is probably where you should begin.

Females (that are not overweight) fall into the 1.5 to 2.5 gram range.

His ranges are on the high end for me, but a lot of people might find it helpful as a starting point.

“I feel really sleepy and/or nauseous”

This means you’ve burned a little too much. Double-check your scale measurements, ensure everything is calibrated and tared properly.

The tare function, FYI, subtracts the weight of the container you place on the scale first before measuring your powder. I use pieces of foil, little 1 oz. Dixie or Solo cups to measure. If you put your container on the scale (the one from Powder City at least) before turning it on, it will automatically subtract the container weight to zero grams for you. Neat!

My honest personal guess is that most people will need to burn 1 gram minimum to notice anything. People who are less sensitive should start with more. More than 2 grams to feel even a little and you’re probably overdoing it, you have some bunk stuff or you’ve just eaten recently. You probably won’t feel sick dosing below 5 grams unless you are super sensitive like me.

In case you do get sick, there’s always ginger.

“This feels alright, I like it”

Congratulations, you’ve found the sweet spot!

Use the pen and paper to make a note of the strain and the dose you’ve taken. Other notes such as whether you’ve just eaten can be helpful.

If you want to redose, use this reference dose again in about 3 to 4 hours (assuming you’ve not eaten much, or ate after your previous dose) to confirm that you have indeed found your sweet spot.

If you have eaten, you may need to add a gram or two in order to feel anything more, but I personally do not burn kratom immediately after eating. I either burn about 15 – 20 minutes before I chow down or just wait a few hours.

Conclusion and Credits

This method of dialing in your personal “magic” kratom dose not only helps you to consistently enjoy your herb if you choose to burn it regularly: it also helps you to conserve it and to keep you from building up a tolerance too quickly.

Also, none of this would have been possible without the proper guidance. I’d like to give thanks to Chris and Rooster for their Kratom Guides that got me started. Use moderation and stay happy and healthy, folks.

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Sleepy Hippo is one of the kratom strains offered by Happy Hippo Herbals as one of their “slow” strains.

For the uninitiated, Happy Hippo has categorized their kratom as being either “slow,” “moderate” or “fast” to help you determine which strains are best for your personal needs. “Fast” being uplifting, “slow” being relaxing, and “moderate” being somewhere between the two.

If you are new to kratom or are unfamiliar with it, be sure to check out my 5 Days of Kratom post.

Important Note: Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) is sold and intended primarily for aromatherapy, craft and/or botanical purposes and is not intended for ingestion. The suggestions or opinions of this author do not necessarily reflect those of any of our affiliates.

The major effects of Sleepy Hippo Kratom

Upon my first trial of this strain, the first and most pronounced effect I could describe was relaxation.

Not simply being relaxed in the sleepy sense, but mentally relaxed above all, being free from everyday worry. In a way it was sort of like the effect one could experience from phenibut, which I no longer use due to some apparently rare side effect that concerned me. So I am always on the lookout for gentler replacements like kava.

This strain is called “Sleepy Hippo,” and although I was not sleepy when I tried it, I could see how if someone was tired or relaxed enough that they would be able to fall asleep quite easily under its effects. Happy Hippo does list this as one of their “night time” strains.

However, despite its name, Sleepy Hippo will not make you stupidly sleepy. Rather, it has what I might describe as an anxiolytic (anxiety reducing) effect which might be good in a number of situations where you may want to feel relaxed and happy, but not tired enough to just fall asleep.

All kratom strains in my experience have this effect to varying degrees, but in Sleepy Hippo the calming and worry-free effects were fairly pronounced, and this really caught my attention during my day, taking care of the usual business.

Like most other kratom strains, whether “fast,” “moderate” or “slow,” Sleepy Hippo still provides a pleasant uplift in mood, and lasts for a few hours at a time.

In theory, you could try this strain to help you fall asleep as the name suggests, but Sleepy Hippo can be productive like the “faster” strains. In fact, I am taking a liking to the moderate and slower strains myself. Should this strain make me a little too relaxed, a cup of coffee usually does the trick.

How much Sleepy Hippo should I use?

Because kratom varies in strength, intensity, and effects, and because people vary greatly in their sensitivities to herbals, I will be covering a little guide on dosing and changing up your strains to help you get the most out of your herbal experience. It is based largely on this guide by Chris from GLL with a little bit of my own experiences sprinkled in.

Anyway: Sleepy Hippo works very well for me at my standard daily dosage and does not seem to be much stronger or weaker than the other strains offered by Happy Hippo (they all seem to be potent!). If you’re ready to relax, be sure to check it out.

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If you are looking for information on Kratom you can check the linked below to find the information you are looking for.

Information On Kratom http://www.sagewisdom.org/kratomguide.html

Best Place To Find Kratom Plants For Sale http://ethnodirect.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

Kratom - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitragyna_speciosa

The Erowid Kratom Page https://www.erowid.org/plants/kratom/kratom.shtml

How To Grow Kratom - A Kratom Growers Guide To Growing Kratom http://kratomgrowguide.blogspot.com/2016/02/kratom-grow-guide-how-to-grow-kratom.html