What Are The Benefits Of Mitragyna Speciosa For Dogs?

If you have an aging dog or a dog that has hip or joint issues or is suffering from chronic pain, then this article is for you. You may have not heard of it, but there is a very special tree that is indigenous to Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Indonesia. It is called Mitragyna speciosa and its leaves contain a natural compound that can help with pain relief and inflammation reduction in dogs. In today’s article, we’re going to discuss the benefits and uses for healing properties of this plant for your dog.

What Is Mitragyna Speciosa?

It is a relatively small tree that has broad, green leaves that are a deep light green and almost resemble those of spearmint. It is a tropical evergreen tree and a member of the coffee family. The plant has been used by the residents of Southeast Asia for hundreds of years as part of their herbal medicine practices. It has traditionally been used to treat symptoms of chronic pain, relieve minor musculoskeletal pain, a mood enhancer, and even as a local anesthetic. The leaves can be dried and mixed with water to make a tea or the raw leaves can be chewed and can be administered in pill form as well. 

The beneficial medicinal properties of this plant have been recorded and used for centuries and has recently made its way to the US and other Western countries. It is also sometimes known by its street name “Kratom.” 

What Benefits Does Mitragyna Speciosa Have For My Dog?

As medical science is still exploring all of the ins and outs of this amazing substance, it has been found that it can really be beneficial to dogs, especially aging dogs. Here are some of the homeopathic benefits that this excellent natural herbal compound can help with.

• Pain relief
  • Pain relief for chronic pain or for post-surgery pain, joint pain, toothaches, arthritis, and general relief from aches and pains brought about by old age
• Help with anxiety
  • If your dog is suffering from anxiety or you anticipate that they will go through a bout of anxiety soon (upcoming fireworks holiday, cross country flight or car trip, etc), then this can help your dog stay calm and worry free
• Increases appetite
  • If your dog is on a medication that is making them lose their appetite or if they have lost their appetite due to chronic pain or other reasons, then this can help to boost their appetite naturally and effectively

What The Professionals Are Saying

To believe in the raw power of this naturally occurring medicinal compound, you don’t have to take our word for it. Here is what Samantha Henson, clinical pet nutritionist has to say: As a clinical pet nutritionist, I recommend Mitragyna speciosa to alleviate pain and discomfort in my canine patients.

A Brief “Paws” Before Leaving
We hope you enjoyed learning about the benefits of Mitragyna speciosa for dogs. It is also the main active ingredient in our very own flagship product called Numzz which is a soft, liver flavored treat that you can buy here to help get the dog you love fast and safe pain relief. If you would like to know more about this or anything else in the realm of dog supplements and natural pain relief, we are happy to help. Just contact us and we can answer your questions or help you place your first order. We look forward to hearing from you.