Like many other people, I’ve suffered through random bouts of insomnia.

It could be the fact that sometimes I drink a cup of coffee a little too late in the day.

It could also be the fact that sometimes I just have a lot on my mind and just can’t get to sleep.

In any event, I started researching various types of over the counter sleep aids when I came across a substance called Kratom.

For those of you who aren’t aware, Kratom is somewhat of a controversial substance.

Some, like the FDA, say it poses a significant health risk and MUST be withdrawn from the market.

They call it an opioid, even though it technically isn’t one.

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Others, like the 1,000’s of anecdotal stories, paint a very different picture.

The purpose of this post is not to talk about the morals of Kratom consumption, but rather to help you identify a kratom strain that works best for sleep.

These are the ones I’ve personally tested that have worked best.

#1 Kratom Strain For Sleep – Kali Red Horn

I’ve personally been using kratom for about 2 years now, and this is my go-to for nights that I’m having a particularly hard time falling asleep.

As you may have already guessed, horned kratom is named that because of the way it looks.

The shape of the lead is sort or “horny”, for lack of a better word.

Why is it great for sleep?

I’m not entirely sure, but for me, Kali Red Horn kratom seems to work the best at helping me fall asleep, as well as stay asleep.

How should I take Kali Red Horn Kratom for sleep?

Generally speaking (and this goes for nearly all strains of kratom), the bigger the dose, the more the sedation.

That’s not to say you should be downing 10 grams of the stuff an hour before bed.

But a good rule of thumb is to take about 2 – 3 grams to start, and evaluate how you feel.

Some will start to feel drowsy from as little as 2 grams, while others may require as much as 5 grams to get the sedative effects of kratom to kick in.

Here’s a handy chart to give you an idea of the types of sleep-inducing effects by dosage:

Where can I get Red Horned Kratom?

My personal favorite is Top Extracts Kratom. I’ve personally used a wide variety of brands, including Happy Hippo, Kraken Kratom, and Phytoextractum, and it seems to provide the most effective results.

Here’s a link to their page on Kali Red Horn kratom: www.TopExtracts.com/product/kali-red-horn/

#2 Kratom Strain For Sleep – Red Bali

Bali kratom is actually the most common strain in the world, and consequently, is often the cheapest.

The first strain of Red Bali I tested was actually the Top Shelf Bali from Happy Hippo Herbals.

A small 3 gram dose had me dozing off within about 45 minutes, and gave me some of the most restful and recuperating sleep I’ve ever experienced.

However, that effect was a bit short lived, which is why I don’t note it as the best kratom for sleep.

Why is Red Bali kratom good for sleep?

The biggest thing I noticed with Red Bali kratom as it pertains to helping with insomnia is it’s anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties.

I take Bali on the nights that I’m having a significant amount of anxiety, and it seems to literally just melt it all away.

Usually this is after a particularly stressful day, where my mind is sort of racing.

The Red Bali kratom essentially slows your mind down and allows for a more peaceful and restorative sleep.

On it’s own it doesn’t seem to be a particularly great at helping you fall asleep, but it DOES seem to help KEEP you asleep for a longer period of time.

How should I take Bali kratom for sleep?

Just like the the other strains on this page, the bigger the dose the better.

HOWEVER, like I mentioned earlier, you need to be responsible with this.

As mentioned earlier, start with a lower dose and work your way up.

If there’s one thing with kratom it’s this…

You can always take more, but you can never take less.

Again, I would recommend the Bali kratom over at Top Extracts, here’s a link: www.TopExtracts.com/classic-red-bali/

It’s one of the best I’ve ever used, and kicks in fast!

#3 – White Borneo

White Borneo has actually been a go-to for me at helping with both insomnia AND sleep.

Found almost exclusively in the island of the same name, White Borneo has been one of the most effective strains I have ever used.

Not only does it help with sleep and insomnia, but it can also help:

• Improve attention span
• Increase focus
• Act as a potent muscle relaxer
• Sedation (an almost ‘Xanax-like’ feeling)

Keep in mind that this is all dose dependent.

Lower doses will give you the kind of clarity and focus to help get stuff done, while the higher doses will help with improved sleep and lowered anxiety.

Again, Top Extracts sells White Borneo at a reasonable price.

Here’s a link to their site: www.TopExtracts.com/product/white-borneo-powder/

Best way to use kratom for sleep

If you’re a beginner to kratom, here’s a few tips that will give you the most benefits from using it to help get a better nights sleep.

Tip #1 – Don’t take a big dose too early in the day

While low doses of kratom tend to be more stimulating, high doses have the opposite effect.

If you end up using a big dose too early, you may end up on your couch a bit earlier than expected.

Tip #2 – Try To Avoid Taking The Same Strain Everyday

Kratom tolerance is a real thing, and it can be a bit frustrating to find that out the hard way.

If you take the same kratom strain everyday, you’ll notice that you need more of the powder to get the same result.

You can almost completely avoid this by rotating through the strains on a daily basis.

Tip #3 – Don’t combine with alcohol or Drugs

The safety profile of kratom is still VERY under-studied, and as a result, the effects of combining kratom and alcohol and / or drugs are still unknown.

If you’re looking to safely consume kratom for sleep, then it’s best to avoid mixing it with alcohol.

Tip #4 – Don’t Take It Everyday

As tempting as it may be, you’re best bet is to reserve your kratom use for the days that you’re having the hardest time falling asleep.

Additionally, if you know you have a particularly important day ahead and NEED a good nights sleep, then it’s perfectly fine taking it.

You may want to consider throwing in a substance like Phenibut on your off days.

On it’s own, Phenibut is VERY effective at helping with sleep.

With that said, it’s important that you only take it like 1 or 2 times a week.

Taking any more can result in some serious tolerance and dependency issues.

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