Kratom Research & Application: A Modern Overview

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Ever heard of Kratom?

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a plant mostly native to Southeast Asia. It has been studied for centuries as a mild stimulant and as a potential medicine for a variety of ailments. More recently. United States federal agencies have emphasized the safety of Kratom as the unlawful use seems to increase.

Some of these common safety concerns have echoed across media and health blog sites, and, in the absence of clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Kratom, considerable confusion has arisen amongst the healthcare community.

However, growing literature of anecdotal and peer-reviewed science has given some clarity surrounding misconceptions and the context of Kratom overall in health and safety. With this in mind, we provide a comprehensive overview in ‘Kratom Research & Application: A Modern Overview’ of the available science on kratom that has the potential to clarify Kratom for healthcare providers and patients.