The business case for kratom: Why this controversial herbal remedy presents opportunities worth the risk, says expert

When people find out I manufacture kratom products for clients, they often ask whether kratom is legal. My answer? “It depends.”

Made from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia, kratom has been consumed for centuries for focus, mood elevation, and pain relief. Even today, some people in these regions report daily use of kratom but its consumption is controversial in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration takes a dim view of kratom, warns consumers not to use it, and has thus far seized and destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of kratom products. Six states have banned kratom entirely—but despite many sternly worded statements from regulatory agencies, it remains legal at the federal level.

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