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

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 …

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 …

The leaves from the tree Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as Kratom, in the coffee
plant family (Rubiaceae) are commonly used in their native habitat of Southeast Asia as a …

Abstract Background Kratom is a South Eastern Asian tree whose leaves are used to make
tea-like brews or swallowed in powdered form for various health and well-being reasons …

Kratom alkaloids have mostly been evaluated for their opioid activity but less at other targets
that could contribute to their physiological effects. Here, we investigated the in vitro and in …

Background: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) use has increased in Western countries,
with a rising number of associated deaths. There is growing debate about the involvement of …

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 …

Background Kratom use in the West has increased recently, yet the prevalence and motives
for use among individuals with a history of substance use disorder (SUD) have not been fully …

The leaves of Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), a plant native to Southeast Asia, are increasingly
used as a pain reliever and for attenuation of opioid withdrawal symptoms. Using the tools of …