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 …

Kratom (or Ketum) is a psychoactive plant preparation used in Southeast Asia. It is derived
from the plant Mitragyna speciosa Korth. Kratom as well as its main alkaloid, mitragynine …

Abstract Background Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant with opioid-receptor mediated effects,
has emerged as a potential substance of abuse, with limited data on its use and effects. This …

Despite their widespread Internet availability and use, many of the new drugs of abuse
remain unfamiliar to health care providers. The herbal marijuana alternatives, like K2 or …

Introduction The objective of the paper was to highlight the differences in the traditional and
non-traditional users of kratom in the South East Asian and Western contexts. Method A …

Abstract Background Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) preparations have been traditionally
used in Southeast Asia for its medicinal properties. Lately, Kratom use has spread to Europe …

Kratom, derived from the plant Mitragyna speciosa, is receiving increased attention as an
alternative to traditional opiates and as a replacement therapy for opiate dependence …

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 …

ABSTRACT Background Kratom (Mitragynia speciosa korth) is recognized increasingly as a
remedy for opioid withdrawal by individuals who self‐treat chronic pain. Case description A …