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Arousal is one of Gelato’s most commonly-reported effects, so we’d say it’s a good choice! Because it tends to keep your mind going while freeing you from bodily effects like pain or stress, Gelato can certainly help you get in the mood.
Gelato’s high is euphoric, relaxing, and mentally-stimulating, which makes it perfect for anyone looking to enjoy themselves without blasting off too far into space. It’s also great for evening use since it can relieve pain, reduce stress, and help you fall asleep.
Gelato is an indica-leaning hybrid strain that’s about 55% Cannabis indica and 45% Cannabis sativa. That means it delivers both energizing and mellowing effects, depending on the dose and your individual bodily reaction.
Kratom is available for online and in-store purchase at The Green Dragon CBD. We’ve hand-picked our favorite, most trust-worthy brands, so you can have complete confidence in your purchase.
As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation.
Kratom is often regarded as a legal, more readily-available opioid-like substitute. It can be used as a powerful pain-reliever, a sedative, and to help with opioid withdrawal. However, that does not mean that kratom is an opioid. The receptors in the brain and body are not like buttons that you press. They involved complex mechanisms of activation, which is why several different compounds can interact with the same receptors in different ways, and create different effects.
The effects of kratom can depend on the dose, the strain, and the user. Kratom is used to:
· Increase physical energy
· Boost alertness
· Boost mood
· Enhance socialization
· Relieve pain
· Induce relaxation
· Induce euphoria
· Enhance sex drive
· Increase appetite
· Treat diarrhea (as kratom may induce constipation)
· Treat opioid withdrawal symptoms
· Replace alcohol in social scenarios
· Create a topical poultice for wound-healing
· Treat mood and psychological disorders
Kratom can take effect within five to ten minutes after ingestion. Effects can be expected to last for five to seven hours, with the effects peaking at about two to four hours. However, mild effects may last even into the next day.
The two most potent alkaloids in kratom have half-lives of 2.5-3.5 hours. That means that it takes about three hours for the concentration of the alkaloid in the body to be reduced by one-half. The active compounds are eliminated through the urine.
Consuming kratom with food may delay the onset of the effects. There are also other ways to enhance extraction of the bioactive alkaloids, or enhance absorption of alkaloids in the small intestine. That is why different modes of consumption (for example, kratom capsules, tablets, or teas) can change the way you experience kratom.
Kratom, generally, is not included in standard drug tests but will show up on some specialized tests. Urine drug tests can detect kratom is specifically requested but has a limited detection window of only 1 week.
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It is important to realize that kratom can be addictive, and can itself create severe withdrawal symptoms. Side effects might include:
· Weight loss
· Fatigue
· Constipation
· Insomnia
· Dry mouth
· Frequent urination
· Hyperpigmentation of the cheeks
· Tremors/seizures
· Psychosis
Despite this, toxicity of kratom is considered to be relatively mild. One of the primary safety concerns is drug-drug interactions with other recreational substances or medications.
Kratom contains a host of bioactive compounds called alkaloids. When you consume kratom, these compounds have the ability to influence and disrupt the biochemical processes in your body – with powerful results.
The effects of kratom can depend on the dose, the strain, and the user. Kratom is used to:
· Increase physical energy
· Boost alertness
· Boost mood
· Enhance socialization
· Relieve pain
· Induce relaxation
· Induce euphoria
· Enhance sex drive
· Increase appetite
· Treat diarrhea (as kratom may induce constipation)
· Treat opioid withdrawal symptoms
· Replace alcohol in social scenarios
· Create a topical poultice for wound-healing
· Treat mood and psychological disorders
The strain could also play an important role. Certain strains are better for boosting energy, whereas others have stronger pain-relieving properties.
While at lower doses kratom is often considered a relatively innocuous stimulant like coffee, at higher doses it can have much more powerful effects. In fact, kratom interacts with opioid receptors in the brain to produce potent analgesic and sedative, and even euphoric effects.
Finding the proper dosage for your body is incredibly important. If you are new to kratom usage, best practice is to start with a low dosage and slowly build up until you find what works best for you.
General serving sizes are as follows;
Small: 1-5 grams, effective for approx. 3-4 hours
Moderate: 5-15 grams, effective for approx. 4-6 hours
Heavy: 15+ grams, effective for approx. 6-8 hours, or sometimes longer
Finding your proper dosage can be a pain. For help figuring it out, you can make your own journal.
Kratom is now legal in most of the US, though a few exceptions remain. While this accessibility benefits those with chronic pain, the lack of regulation highlights the need to research and buy from reputable sources. Verify its legality in your state and locality before purchase, as some cities may have additional restrictions (e.g., San Diego).
No two people experience cannabinoids the exact same way, but most people report that delta-10 THC is milder than delta-9 THC. It often gives more of a head high than a full-body high since it has a harder time binding to certain receptors (CB1) in the body.
Yes, delta-10 THC can and will get you high! The duration and intensity of the high will vary based on your tolerance, dose, and personal biology. In general, though, you can expect a delta-10 high to be more mellowing and less intense than a high from delta-9 THC or other similar compounds.
Delta-10 THC can be safe for most people, but if you can’t safely use other forms of THC or cannabis, it’s probably not for you.
Any cannabinoid can potentially interfere with prescription medications or exacerbate existing health conditions, so it’s a good idea to clear things up with your doctor before you start using cannabis.
Always be sure to check the certificate of analysis (COA) for your products so that you know what you’re putting into your body.
