What is the most beneficial opiate-like herbal supplement?

FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned the public about the herbal supplement kratom, saying "There is no evidence to indicate that kratom is safe or ... like opioids do, providing some pain relief and causing a release of dopamine, but at a much more toned-down level than prescription pills or heroin. read more

Any analgesic type of herb that mimics opiate like effects may be beneficial at first, but not so much later on. Kratom is definitely effective, and mimics both the upside (analgesia) as well as the downside (self reinforcing, causes constipation) of opiates. read more

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is hydrocodone's closest herbal relative. It has been used in Asian countries for centuries for its ability to decrease pain and fatigue, allowing workers to continue in spite of discomfort. read more

. Kratom is definitely effective, (self reinforcing, causes constipation) of opiates. read more