Background: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) consumption and associated health effects have
raised debates in the United States. Although most people using this herb do not experience …

Abstract Purpose of Review This work aims to provide an up-to-date review of the preclinical
and clinical scientific literature on the therapeutic value of kratom to better understand the …

Background: Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) has received overwhelming attention
recently due to its alleged pain-relieving effects. Despite its potential therapeutic value …

Abstract Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) is a tree native to Southeast Asia with dose-
dependent stimulant and opioid-like effects. Dried, powdered leaf material is among the …

Purpose of review In this systematic review, we examined case reports of patients who use
kratom and evaluated their rigor based on reporting of clinically relevant information. Recent …

Mitragyna speciosa, a species of plant that is native to Thailand, Malaysia and Southeast
Asia, contains two major psychoactive alkaloids: mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine …

Background: Chronic substance misuse is an ongoing and significant public health concern.
Among a myriad of health complications that can occur, substance misuse potentially …

Abstract Purpose of Review The rising public interest in kratom is paralleled by concerns of
adverse outcomes, particularly overdose. Such claims span a multitude of reporting …

The alkaloid derivatives of Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as kratom, pose a threat to
society due to its potential for abuse, adverse reactions and tendency to be used as self …

Mitragyna speciosa (Roxb.) Korth, locally known as kratom, ketum, or biak–biak in Malaysia,
is a native plant of Southeast Asia, with large, oval-shaped leaves of dark green color …