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Assessing the therapeutic potential and toxicity of Mitragyna speciosa in opioid use disorder

Mitragyna speciosa Korth. is an evergreen plant native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly known as kratom in the western world and kratom, ketum, or biak-biak in Southeast Asian countries. Kratom is a psychotropic plant from the coffee family, Rubiaceae, and like coffee, brewed tea made from the freshly harvested leaves has been consumed customarily...

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Kratom: An Emerging Issue and Need for Regulations in the United States

Objective: To understand and highlight the current issues, emerging trends, and regulations of kratom in the United States.Data Sources: PubMed and PubMed Central of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were utilized.Study Selection: Studies published between January 1, 2000, and June 30, 2020, were accessed by using the MeSH term mitragyna...

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Assembly lawmakers abandon vote on bill legalizing the herbal supplement kratom after objection from police and doctors

MADISON – Assembly lawmakers on Wednesday abandoned a scheduled vote on a bill that would legalize an herbal supplement after objections from law enforcement officials and medical doctors.  Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who supports the legislation, said Wednesday he didn’t agree with their concerns but acknowledged it was in limbo and may not have enough votes to...

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Could Kratom Help To Improve Stamina And Energy In NFL players?

Could Kratom Help To Improve Stamina And Energy In NFL players?

There is a lot of controversy over kratom use in the sports world. Some athletes have claimed to use kratom to deal with injuries; others have used it during competition. With football becoming increasingly popular in recent years, many players rely on stimulants to improve their stamina and energy levels. It is where Kratom comes...

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5 Ultimate Reasons Why Every Athlete Loves Kratom?

5 Ultimate Reasons Why Every Athlete Loves Kratom?

A racer constantly has its sights set on the finish at the track. If they are going to succeed, they must be concentrated and fueled up at all times! Training and dieting are common practises for athletes with this level of dedication. Athletes need to complement their diets with dietary supplements as well. Kratom also...

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Kratom: What Does Science Say About the Controversial Botanical?

Kratom: What Does Science Say About the Controversial Botanical?

In the late 1990s, years before powdered kratom leaves became a commodity at smoke shops throughout the Western world, Duncan Macrae went searching for Mitragyna speciosa in the jungles of Borneo. The enigmatic Scot had lived in Bali for more than a decade. In the 1980s, he discovered a new species of monitor lizard and...

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