Mitragyna speciosa (Rubiaceae), commonly known as kratom, is a tropical tree with a long
history of traditional use in parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. In recent years, kratom has …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance The genus Mitragyna (Rubiacaeae) has been
traditionally used in parts of Africa, Asia and Oceania. In recent years, there has been …

Phytoproducts are involved in various fields of industry. Small-molecule (Mw< 900 Da)
organic compounds can be used to indicate the quality of plant samples in the perspective of …

The abuse of psychotropic substances is a well-known phenomenon, and many of them are
usually associated with ancestral traditions and home remedies. This is the case of …

The objective of this study was to obtain data on the distribution of alkaloids in kratom plants
grown in Thailand. Two collections were performed, covering the southern, central, and …

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) consists of over 40 alkaloids, with 2 of them, mitragynine and 7‐
OH‐mitragynine (7‐OH‐MG) being the main psychoactive compounds. Mitragynine and 7 …

The recent rise in the recreational use of plant-based “legal highs” has prompted the
development of methods for the identification of the bulk material, and quantification of their …

Kratom is a botanical substance derived from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa. Although
kratom has been used traditionally in Southeast Asia for over a century, recreational use and …

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth. Havil) has been considered a narcotic drug for years,
barred by the law in many parts of the world, while extensive research over the past few …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) Havil., popularly
known as Kratom (KT), is a medicinal plant used for pain suppression in Southeast Asia. It …