A pre-review of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a tree native to Southeast Asia, and its two principal psychoactive alkaloids (mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine), is on the agenda of the 44th WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) for their 11-15 October 2021 meeting. Kratom and its compounds have not previously been reviewed by WHO and are not currently...
Category: Concerns
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The good, the bad, and the maybe, about kratom
Kratom, a derivative of an Asian evergreen tree, that contains the stimulant mitragynine and narcotic 7-hydroxymitraginine, is used by as many as 5 million people in the United States. The substance has been touted as an alternative approach to pain management. However, some have suggested it shares many of the harmful effects associated with opioid...
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Kratom: Fear-worthy Foliage or Beneficial Botanical?
Depending on what you read, kratom is a dangerous, addictive drug with no medical utility and severe side effects, including overdose and death, or it is an accessible pathway out of undertreated chronic pain and opiate withdrawal. How can the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), medical professionals, and millions of regular kratom users have such divergent views of the...
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What Does Kratom Taste Like?
The taste of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is commonly described as sharp, bitter, and harsh. It also has a very grassy, leafy, and herbal flavor. Some say it tastes like green tea that’s been brewed and steeped for far too long. However, there are a variety of methods for dampening the flavor so you can take kratom without it...
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