Kratom

Mitragyna speciosa, commonly referred to as Kratom, is an herbal leaf from tropical trees native to Southeast Asia. The tree is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea where it has been utilized in herbal medicine for centuries.

The efficacy of kratom is unclear as the plant is not regulated or approved by the FDA in the United States due to poor research. Many consumers of the plant describe increased physical energy, sociability, alertness, relaxation, and pain relief. In low doses, kratom produces euphonic effects that are comparable to cocoa. In higher doses, the plant produces opioid like effects which can be felt within ten minutes of consumption.

Mitragyna Speciosa can be consumed in whole leaf form, powder, and extracts which are commonly available in the US. The plant is often consumed with various juices or vitamins known as kratom potentiators to increase the effects.