Kratom is a tropical tree that is native to Southeast Asia. For centuries, indigenous people have consumed kratom leaves to feel elated and at ease. Luckily, they’re not the only ones who can benefit. You can also use kratom to experience a wonderful combination of pleasure
Scott Gottlieb, former head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), says he is "convinced" that kratom, a pain-relieving leaf from Southeast Asia, is "fueling the opioid addiction crisis." To the contrary, kratom enthusiasts argue, the plant is "the cure for the opioid epidemic." There is
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that U.S. Marshals, at the agency's request, seized more than 207,000 units of dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients that are or contain kratom, including over 34,000 kilograms of bulk kratom. The dietary supplements are manufactured by
The plant-based product is a stimulant in small doses and a sedative in large quantities. Opponents say it mimics an opioid, and six states have banned it. Video Transcript CALYN THOMPSON: You may have seen signs like these around town advertising for a substance called kratom. You
Signs advertising kratom outside of corner markets and gas stations line Eugene’s streets. The plant used to treat pain is centuries old, but its popularity is recent, with newfound usage and new concerns about a lack of regulation. “Kratom is a plant in the coffee family
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tree that is native to Southeast Asia. Kratom belongs to the Rubiaceae family, the same family as the coffee plant. It has been used for centuries for its medicinal purposes to treat musculoskeletal pain, alleviate anxiety and treat opiate withdrawal. I
Kratom is extremely popular these days. This plant became a natural and healthy solution for many people who struggle with various diseases. Most Kratom users claim that this magical powder helped them to treat and improve their general health and state of mind. Kratom threatens to
Less than one percent of people in the United States use kratom, a plant-based substance commonly used to manage pain and opioid withdrawal, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. However, the use of kratom—which is legal but carries the
