Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant increasingly popular for pain relief and mood support, is drawing attention for its effects on digestive health. According to a recent article on OrangeFizz, kratom can influence the gut in both positive and negative ways. Common digestive side effects include
Mississippi is poised to restrict kratom sales to adults 21 and older, following the passage of House Bill 1077, which now awaits Governor Tate Reeves’ signature. If enacted, the law will take effect July 1, making it illegal to sell kratom to anyone under 21
The North Dakota Senate has shifted its approach to kratom, a Southeast Asian plant often used for energy and pain management, by opting for further study instead of immediate regulation. On Tuesday, lawmakers amended House Bill 1566 to direct Legislative Management to examine kratom’s uses
Kratom, derived from the leaves of the Southeast Asian Mitragyna speciosa tree, is emerging as a potential alternative for those seeking relief from pain and opioid dependency. Traditionally used in Malaysia and Thailand, kratom has found a growing user base in the United States, particularly
Mississippi lawmakers have sent two bills to the governor that could reshape how kratom is sold in the state. House Bill 1077 proposes raising the minimum age for purchasing kratom to 21 and banning synthetic kratom products, aligning with the wishes of many users who
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Senate has approved a bill to legalize kratom, a plant-derived substance with stimulant and painkilling properties. Senate Bill 534, sponsored by Sen. Greg Leding (D-Fayetteville), seeks to remove kratom from the state's list of controlled substances and allow its
Mississippi lawmakers have implemented a new tax on kratom products as part of ongoing efforts to regulate the controversial herbal supplement. The legislation, which went into effect recently, imposes a 15% excise tax on kratom sales, with revenue directed toward state programs. Kratom, derived from
