Understanding kratom use: a guide for healthcare providers

MT Swogger, KE Smith, A Garcia-Romeu… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
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 …

An update on the clinical pharmacology of kratom: uses, abuse potential, and future considerations

CR McCurdy, A Sharma, KE Smith… - Expert Review of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Introduction Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) has generated substantial clinical and
scientific interest as a complex natural product. Its predominant alkaloid mitragynine and …

Health Effects Associated With Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) and Polysubstance Use: A Narrative Review

CW Striley, CC Hoeflich, AT Viegas… - Substance abuse …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
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 …

A systematic review of (pre) clinical studies on the therapeutic potential and safety profile of kratom in humans

E Prevete, KPC Kuypers, EL Theunissen… - Human …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Clinical Implications of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Use: a Literature Review

E Prevete, KPC Kuypers, EL Theunissen… - Current Addiction …, 2023 - Springer
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 …

Beneficial and adverse health effects of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa): a critical review of the literature

J Heywood, S Smallets, D Paustenbach - Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Used in Southeast Asia for generations, kratom gained popularity in the United
States and elsewhere over the past several decades. Derived from Mitragyna speciosa …

The Adverse Cardiovascular Effects and Cardiotoxicity of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.): A Comprehensive Review

MFI Leong Bin Abdullah, D Singh - Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) has received overwhelming attention
recently due to its alleged pain-relieving effects. Despite its potential therapeutic value …

Kratom abuse potential 2021: an updated eight factor analysis

JE Henningfield, DW Wang, MA Huestis - Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Drugs are regulated in the United States (US) by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) if
assessment of their abuse potential, including public health risks, show such control is …

Kratom: history, pharmacology, current user trends, adverse health effects and potential benefits

O Grundmann, RG Hendrickson, MI Greenberg - Disease-a-Month, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Ventricular arrhythmias associated with over-the-counter and recreational opioids

MJ Krantz, TJ Rudo, MCP Haigney… - Journal of the American …, 2023 - jacc.org
Background Epidemic increases in opioid deaths prompted policies limiting access to
prescription opioids in North America. Consequently, the over-the-counter opioids …