Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth., Rubiaceae) is a plant native to Southeast Asia, where it
has been used for centuries as a mild stimulant and as medicine for various ailments. More …

Kratom, or Mitragyna, is a tropical plant indigenous to Southeast Asia, with unique
pharmacological properties. It is commonly consumed by preparing the leaves into …

The safety and efficacy of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) for treatment of pain is highly
controversial. Kratom produces more than 40 structurally related alkaloids, but most studies …

Background and aims Mitragyna speciosa ('kratom') contains mu opioid partial agonists. It is
widely available, and occasionally used as a home remedy for opioid use disorder. The …

Background Mitragyna speciosa, referred to as “kratom”, is increasingly used in the United
States for self-treating pain, psychiatric, and substance use disorder symptoms. It is used by …

Kratom, Mitragyna speciosa Korth., is being widely consumed in the United States for pain
management and the reduction of opioid withdrawal symptoms. The central nervous system …

Abstract Introduction Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical plant traditionally used as an
ethnomedicinal remedy for several conditions in South East Asia. Despite the increased …

Abstract Background Reports of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) use, a medicinal plant widely
found in Southeast Asia, are on the rise in the US. However, the prevalence and …

Mitragynine, is a naturally occurring indole alkaloid that can be isolated from the leaves of a
psychoactive medicinal plant. Mitragyna speciosa, also known as kratom, is found to …

Strong opioid analgesics, including morphine, are the mainstays for treating moderate to
severe acute pain and alleviating chronic cancer pain. However, opioid-related adverse …