Miraa is incredibly a harmful substance that has adverse effects on its users. Over the years, many scientists have discovered the side effects of this herb.
This prompted some western nations to ban the substance from entering their country. For instance, For instance, On June 24, 2014, a shrub made headlines. The U.K.’s Home Secretary Theresa May announced that khat, also known as miraa in East Africa, would be made illegal, following other similar bans of the plant in Western nations with large East African diaspora populations.
In March 2017, a new study in Nairobi says miraa (khat) chewing causes serious mental problems in humans.
Heavy miraa users, the study says, are depressed, suffer from the post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) and psychosis expressed as hallucinations and delusions.
However, a new study by dons from Moi University has now proven that consumption of miraa affects sexual performance among men. Lukoye Atwoli said that the ingredients in the plant also affected the quality of sperm after long use.
Lead scientist Ochiba Lukanda said that a similar study conducted in the Middle East had proven that men who stopped chewing the plant performed well in bed.
Men are the most vulnerable for this lethal herb. The chemical miraa produces makes your body produce excessive amounts of sperm without you being sexually aroused.
In extreme cases, men are forced to wear nappies or several underpants because sometimes the sperms ooze out uncontrollably. In women, the dehydrating effect of miraa dries the lining of the reproductive tract leading to pain during sexual intercourse and blistering.
These adverse effects lead to breakage of marriages and this should be the reason why proper action needs to be taken to help victims.