Kratom is a substance that can act as both a stimulant and a depressant, depending on the type of kratom, size of dose, and the user. Many people will find kratom to be a relaxing experience that can help them fall asleep in the right circumstance. By combining all the necessary factors, you can optimize your kratom as an occasional night-time relaxation or sleep aid tool. For new users, please read the whole post for safety purposes.
Continue reading as we break down the best kratom for sleep.
Note: Kratom Wonder is NOT medical forum and the following information is NOT endorsed or written by health experts or doctors. Practice safety when using kratom for any purposes!
How to Take Kratom for Sleep
It’s very well-known that the top choice of kratom for relaxation and rest is powdered red vein kratom. Red vein kratom comes from when kratom has neared the end of the lifecycle, and the stems turn red. This indicates a matured kratom plant, and has highly-developed active compounds.
Thus, red vein kratom is also a very good choice of kratom for sleeping purposes. It’s important to control all other factors also when taking kratom for sleep. One of these factors is the time when you take your dose. Kratom will take about 20-40 minutes to take effect, so it’s ideal to keep this in mind. Taking your dose about 60-90 minutes before you plan to sleep should work well.
Above, we suggested using powdered kratom instead of any other form of kratom. This form of kratom is the most reliable and easiest to measure using a gram scale. Always weigh and/or measure your powdered kratom before taking it. Safety is important.
Another very important component in kratom’s effectiveness as a sleep aid is the dosage of kratom you take.
If you do have experience with kratom, then roughly a 2.5-4.5 gram dose of kratom should work for sleep.
Using Kratom Carefully
Learning how kratom effects you and your body is paramount before taking kratom for sleep. Since kratom can be mildly stimulating in small doses, we recommend using a medium dose of kratom for sleep. If you have never taken kratom before or experimented with how you may react to different doses, then it’s important to always start small in the 1.0-2.0 gram range, and always consult with your own health records to see if kratom is safe for you to take.
Another very important note is to choose a high quality and well-reputed kratom vendor for sleep or really any purpose. Find a good vendor that has a lot of users and highly rated, trusted products. This is key when it comes to kratom. The last thing you want is to order kratom that doesn’t work because it is poor and cheap quality.
Check out this Reddit post for a kratom vendor review!
Kratom Preparation Methods for Sleep
Kratom can be prepared and consumed in a variety of ways. Many people simply opt for the method of ‘toss and wash. This method is when you spoon kratom into your mouth and then immediately take a large gulp of water to ‘wash’ the kratom down. If you opt to use this method, use a small amount at a time. Doing too much can cause coughing, choking, and other discomfort.
For sleeping, a more pleasant method would be to brew kratom tea. This can be done easily with our guide here.
Making tea can be a nighttime ritual and is more comfortable and easy to do before bed. You can add other ingredients such as lemon or other sleepy-time tea to help you relax and fall asleep also.
Risks of using Kratom for Sleep
Kratom can be an addictive substance, especially if you start to use it as a crutch for sleep. Once you establish the habit of taking kratom nightly to sleep, you may become dependent and will have serious trouble sleeping in subsequent nights. Because of this, it’s not recommended to use kratom to sleep every night, or even every other night. Keep nightly kratom usage to once or twice a week at most to reduce the chances of dependency.
If you use a more energizing type of kratom in attempt to sleep such as a white vein, you may find yourself too stimulated to sleep. This also may occur if you take too much kratom to where you feel sick and uncomfortable. Don’t overdo your dosing and take too much kratom in attempt to sleep heavily or quickly. This most likely won’t work, and you risk being uncomfortable or sick.
As we said above, start small and wade into the waters of kratom. There is no rush in finding what may work for you and your body. Again, always check your medical history before using kratom!
Conclusion
Kratom can be helpful in sleeping, but it is best kept as an occasional sleep aid, not a nightly habit, as addiction is possible. With that in mind, a medium dose (2.5-4.0 grams) of a red vein powdered kratom is an ideal dose for sleeping with kratom.
Always tread slowly with using kratom for sleep and take time to find what works for you. Some users may find strains other than red to be best for them! It takes time to find the best kratom for you.
