Background: Kratom, a plant indigenous to Southeast Asia, which has been used both
recreationally and in the treatment of pain and opioid dependence, has received little …

Abstract Context: Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is a plant indigenous to Southeast Asia that
has gained national attention in the United States for its increased use in the self …

ABSTRACT Background: Interest in the Southeast Asian natural remedy kratom has
increased in Western countries recently, along with increasing concern over its potential …

Kratom is a plant that is indigenous to Southeast Asia and has recently attracted attention in
the United States; its primary active alkaloid mitragynine has stimulant effects at low doses …

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a plant indigenous to Southeast Asia known for dual
therapeutic and toxic properties: at low doses it acts as a stimulant while at higher doses it …

Background In recent years, use of the herbal supplement kratom has increased in the
United States. The reasons for use include pain relief, particularly as a substitute for opioids …

Introduction Kratom is a plant with partial opioid agonist effects, and its use has become
popular to ameliorate symptoms of opioid withdrawal. However, use has been linked to …

Kratom use is a growing problem in the United States. Kratom exposures reported to Texas
poison centers between January 1998 and September 2013 were identified. No kratom …

Abstract Purpose of Review Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is an herb with no current
indication for medical use with potentially addictive properties, yet it is being used in the …

Background Kratom is an herbal supplement containing alkaloids with opioid properties.
This review was conducted to determine toxicities associated with kratom use in the United …