For years Kratom has been used for the relief of symptoms associated with drug (opiates) and alcohol withdrawals. Kratom has also been used for allergy and cold symptom relief, as a cough suppressant, fever reducer, to normalize blood pressure and blood sugar levels, to fight intestinal parasites, treat diarrhea, increase melanin production in the skin to aid in protection from the sun, and to prolong sexual intercourse.
Kratom use aids in fighting immune system disorders due to Kratom's rich, antiviral compounds and contains 20 times the amount of antioxidants which are found in green tea.  Kratom strains are determined based on the color of vein present on the back of the leaf. The Kratom plant contains many variations when it comes to vein color differentiation. Each strain of Kratom such as, white vein, green vein and red vein contain different concentration levels of alkaloids within. The unique compounds and alkaloids in Kratom leaves have made it available for a variety of medical uses. So, the priority of the user must not be 'how to use Kratom' but 'what strain to use'. The following is concise information about each vein of the herb:

 

Red Vein Kratom –Red Vein Kratom acts as a stress reliever and gives a stimulant effect, which is long lasting and has minimal side effects. This strain is mainly grown in the Borneo and Bali regions of Indonesia.
 

White Vein Kratom – The White Vein Kratom strain provides relief from chronic pain and amplifies confidence. It is considered to be the most energizing of all strains. White vein is known to sharpen creativity of the user and enables him/her to be more confident.
 

Yellow Vein Kratom – The Yellow Vein Kratom strain is similar in effects to the white vein strain. They are the young leaves of white vein Kratom, which have slightly higher energizing effects. White vein is considered to be a bit of a rarity in the market.
 

Green Vein Kratom – Green Vein Kratom is found in most South East Asian countries, especially in Malaysia and Indonesia. Green vein enhances the immune system, barricading many pathogens from causing damage to the organic system.
 

Basic Chemistry Of The Kratom Leaf:
Researches have found two vital alkaloids namely, mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine (known to increase the cognitive abilities of the user, enhance sexual desire, and produce relaxing effects) in the Kratom leaves. The functionality of these alkaloids is fascinating and they are the prime contributors of the positive effects enumerated by Kratom. For the last few years, it has earned reputation as one of the legitimate herbs of choice in the world of herbal medicine.