As most of you know, there has been increased media attention recently in national news sources. Some of this has been selective at best, and disingenuous at worst....
Recent media reports about kratom-related deaths are leaving out basic information about these tragic events. Preexisting conditions and possible drug interactions are sparsely mentioned or left out of reports entirely. Media is also using the term “kratom” to describe all products, from fresh leaf to extract to kratom...
Dr. Kirsten Smith of National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) joins us once again to talk about an upcoming comprehensive study that will include a detailed nationwide survey, testing of kratom samples, and testing select individual kratom consumers. We also cover several papers that Dr. Smith led or co-authored that have been...
There are a few popular methods of using powdered leaf, but the most common are with capsules or tablets, “toss and wash”, mixing with food, and preparation as a tea. The following is a guide to help users discover their favorite way to enjoy kratom:
Following up on previous post Other kratom communities, here are links to RSS feeds to those communities where I was able to find them. For those who are interested. :)...
Mitragyna speciosa (commonly known as kratom, a herbal leaf from a tree of the Rubiaceae family) is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. It is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea, where it has been used in herbal medicine since at least the 19th century....
Purpose of review: This work aims to provide an up-to-date review of the preclinical and clinical scientific literature on the therapeutic value of kratom to better understand the underlying mechanisms related to its use and inform future therapeutic applications....
In this 2019 /r/kratom post, AzulKat highlights some of the interesting responses from fhietra899 in an AMA I’m an Indo. I will answer good question about kratom in here…...
DISCLAIMER: The following content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or medical claims. If you are having a problem with kratom, see a doctor....
#Kratom is a drink extracted from a #plant native to #SoutheastAsia . In low doses, kratom acts as a stimulant, and it is known to be an energy booster, mood enhancer and pain reliever. In higher doses, kratom can have addictive, opioid-like properties, according to the National Institutes of Health. In extremely rare cases, it has resulted in fatal overdoses.
