Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb
- Written by Christopher R. McCurdy, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, University of Florida
Kratom is native to Southeast Asia, where people make a tea from its leaves. Christopher R. McCurdy, CC BY-SAKratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, has gained favor in the U.S. as a legal high over the past decade. Almost two metric tons of kratom are imported from Southeast...
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