Kava and Kratom are both entheogens primarily consumed in the form of a powder mixed with water, and both produce generally relaxing effects in those that consume them. Here, however, is where the similarities end. Kava, from the Piper Methysticum plant, is a non-addictive substance that has been used for thousands of years throughout the South Pacific, while Kratom (from the Mitragyna speciosa plant) is an opioid-derived drug that is considered addictive, and does not have thousands of years of use to back it up. In this article, I’ll take a close look at Kava vs. Kratom, and touch on the most important aspects of each to consider.
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