Kratom is a tree found in Southeast Asia and Africa. Its extracts have been used for centuries by people looking to improve their mental and physical health. Several different Kratom strains are available on the market – Red Borneo, White Maeng Da, White Borneo, and many more.
In this article, we’ll talk about White Borneo—an exciting Kratom strain which its proponents claim has a lot to offer. We’ll discuss how White Borneo kratom works, its proven benefits, potential side effects, and how regularly you should take it.
What is White Borneo Kratom?
White Borneo gets its name because its leaves have white veins. It originates from Borneo Island and is one of the most potent Mitragyna Speciosa (Kratom) strains out there. It’s famous for its stimulating and energizing effects.
White Borneo’s manufacturing process kicks off by harvesting young kratom leaves. These leaves are then dried indoors in pitch dark conditions. Special care is taken to ensure no light – artificial or natural – falls on them. The dried leaves are then grounded into powder form.
The powder is then shipped to the United States, where it’s processed into pills, capsules or powder form and packaged. An estimate puts the average per month export of Kratom to the US at 1,950 metric tons and the total number of kratom users in the country at 15 million. [R]
How does White Borneo Kratom work?
All Kratom strains contain a chemical called mitragynine. Mitragynine interacts with the brain’s opioid receptors in much the same way as codeine and morphine. It attaches itself to the opioid receptors and prevents them from receiving pain messages sent from various body parts.
When this happens, White Borneo users experience an almost instant reduction in pain. This clears their mental fog – allowing them to focus better. White Borneo also elevates mood, provides stress relief, and gives an almost immediate energy boost.
How is White Borneo Kratom taken?
Traditionally, people chew the leaves of White Borneo Kratom or drink it as tea. White Borneo can also be found in tinctures, extracts and resins in the areas where its trees are located. In other countries, you may find White Borneo in capsules, pills, or powder form.
Provided you buy White Borneo in powder form, you can either stir the powder into drinks (citrus juice is a popular choice), or you may “toss and wash” it. The second way involves putting the recommended dosage of Kratom in your mouth and washing it down with water or juice.
White Borneo Kratom Benefits
Providing instant pain relief is one of the major benefits of White Borneo Kratom. It also provides you with an energy boost, elevated mood, and enhanced focus. Users further credit this Kratom strain for heightened libido and stress relief.
Let’s look at all these benefits in more detail:
1) Pain Relief
Similar to other Kratom strains, White Borneo is an effective reliever for long-lasting pain. It provides pain relief by attaching to opioid receptors responsible for receiving pain signals from the body. With the opioid receptors blocked, you would no longer be in any distress.
In fact, one compound found in White Borneo, 7-hydroxymitragynine (which converts into mitragynine after becoming a part of the bloodstream), has been found to be 13 times more powerful than morphine. That too, while having side effects considered more tolerable than those of opioids. [R]
2) Energy Enhancement
According to a National Safety Council survey-based report, 47% of Americans believe they lack the energy to function properly at work. Almost 76% of the survey’s respondents claimed they felt tired at work, and 44% blamed their exhausted energy reserves for lack of focus. [R]
White Borneo can be a panacea for all these people. This kratom strain boosts your energy levels by a) calming your mind to remove the feelings of stress, depression and anxiety and b) increasing dopamine production in the brain to make you feel motivated. [R]
3) Stress and Anxiety Relief
The American Psychological Association wasn’t going over the board last year when it claimed that the country is facing a mental health crisis. Numbers – 1 in every 3 Americans are ‘extremely’ stressed out; 1 in 2 lie awake at night due to stress – back their claim. [R]
White Borneo may help bring these figures under control. It has been shown to interact with the same brain receptors as antidepressants and antipsychotics, meaning the natural supplement has the potential to bring about stress and anxiety relief. [R]
4) Enhanced Focus
Goldfish are notorious for their small attention spans. [R] It’s claimed that they have trouble concentrating for more than 9 seconds. Yet, there’s one species that has a shorter attention span than even the goldfish: humans. A 2015 study shows that most of us lose concentration after about 8 seconds. [R]
Anecdotal evidence suggests that White Borneo might help us beat a goldfish on this count. Multiple users have claimed that White Borneo helps them remain alert and sharpens their focus, making this Kratom strain ideal for studying, reading, or performing other mentally demanding tasks.
5) Heightened Libido
There are various ways to boost your libido or sexual drive. [R] The ones that are in your direct control include boosting your self-confidence, reducing your stress and anxiety levels, getting plenty of sleep and lower levels of chronic pain in the body.
Guess what? White Borneo helps deliver all these benefits. Boosting your energy levels gives your self-confidence a shot in the arm and also keeps your stress and anxiety levels in check. Together with its pain-relieving properties, all these benefits help White Borneo increase your sexual drive.
6) Suppressed Hunger
Are you looking to lose weight? If so, you’re in the majority as almost 50% of Americans aged 20 and older tried to lose weight over the past year, per the US CDC. [R] This number reflects a massive increase from prior surveys. For instance, 43% of people of people tried to lose weight in the 2007-08 period.
The good news for all of you who are trying to slim down is that Kratom doesn’t only provide the benefits mentioned above. Multiple studies show that by inhibiting the hypothalamus, the part of the brain associated with cravings and appetite, Kratom may suppress hunger pangs too.
White Borneo Kratom Side Effects
Given that White Borneo Kratom has such potent composition, we recommend that you consult with your doctor before taking this supplement. It commonly causes constipation and nausea, but some users have also reported the following side effects:
- Numbness in the tongue: Some users have reported numbness in the tongue during the first week of consuming this supplement. Fortunately, the feeling won’t linger on. It would start to fade away after the first seven days or so.
- Irritation and Aggressiveness: This is one of the most widely-reported side effects of White Borneo. A large dose of this supplement might exacerbate the sense of irritation, which is why we suggest you stick to the dosage suggested below.
- Vomiting and Nausea: There’s a well-known case of a 62-year-old person arriving to the emergency department of the hospital after having multiple episodes of vomiting at home following the ingestion of kratom. [R]
- Kratom Withdrawal: Kratom withdrawal symptoms (e.g. insomnia, headaches, and diarrhea, among others) are the same as opioids and opiates withdrawal, but they aren’t necessarily as severe. To keep them at bay, avoid taking White Borneo in higher doses.
Keep in mind that there is very little information on the growth, processing, packaging or labeling of White Borneo kratom. The Drug Enforcement Agency has included all strains of Kratom in its ‘Drugs and Chemicals of Concern’ list. However, the Federal Drug Authority is yet to ban it.
The US CDC has revealed that there were 91 deaths due to Kratom between 2016 and 2017, but this claim should be taken with a pinch of salt. That’s because 84 of the 91 casualties had other drugs in their body, making it virtually impossible to singularly blame Kratom for the loss of lives.
White Borneo Kratom Dosage
White Borneo Kratom is more effective and safe in smaller doses. You’ll generally want to take between 3 and 6 grams of this supplement to garner the benefits mentioned above. Stick to the lower end of the dosage (3 grams) if you haven’t used any supplements or Kratom before.
Furthermore, the amount of dosage that is right for you depends on your weight. If you’re skinny, you could obviously do with less Kratom than someone who is heavier. Make sure to consult with your doctor before you start taking this supplement.
Summary
White Borneo may not be as potent as Red Borneo Yet, it’s one of the most beneficial strains of Kratom. If you’re looking for a supplement that could boost your energy levels, increase your sex drive and helps you focus for extended periods, White Borneo Kratom might be right for you.
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Very informative, simple and to the point.