Exploring Kratom: Potential Therapeutic Benefits and Risks
February 28, 2024
Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, related to the coffee family. It has been traditionally used in its native regions to combat fatigue and improve work productivity, as well as for its medicinal properties to treat pain, diarrhea, and as a substitute for opium during religious ceremonies. The primary active compounds in kratom, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, have been found to interact with…