zpostcode
kratom
May 22, 2025 9:33 PM

  

kratom1

  Kratom The leaves of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) contain a psychoactive alkaloid. (more) kratom plant Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/plant/kratom Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Mitragyna speciosa Written by Karen Sottosanti Karen Sottosanti is a writer and editor who works in educational publishing. Karen Sottosanti Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Mar 11, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are the traditional uses of kratom in Southeast Asia? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Kratom leaves have traditionally been chewed by farmers and workers in Southeast Asia to boost energy and ease muscle pain during hard labor, a practice that continues today." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What effects does kratom have at different dosages? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Low doses of kratom produce stimulant-like effects, such as increased energy and alertness. High doses result in opioid-like sedative effects, including relaxation and reduced anxiety." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are some potential side effects of kratom use? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Potential side effects include nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, constipation, increased urination, itching, sweating, dry mouth, drowsiness, and loss of appetite. Long-term use can lead to insomnia, weight loss, seizures, and liver problems." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How is kratom legally regulated in the United States? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Kratom is not regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved it for medical use and prohibits its sale as a drug or supplement. Some states restrict its sale, especially to minors." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are the concerns raised by the FDA regarding kratom? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The FDA is concerned about the safety of kratom due to lack of conclusive research, potential risks from concentrated products, and possible contamination with heavy metals or bacteria." } } ] } Top Questions What are the traditional uses of kratom in Southeast Asia? Kratom leaves have traditionally been chewed by farmers and workers in Southeast Asia to boost energy and ease muscle pain during hard labor, a practice that continues today.

  What effects does kratom have at different dosages? Low doses of kratom produce stimulant-like effects, such as increased energy and alertness. High doses result in opioid-like sedative effects, including relaxation and reduced anxiety.

  What are some potential side effects of kratom use? Potential side effects include nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, constipation, increased urination, itching, sweating, dry mouth, drowsiness, and loss of appetite. Long-term use can lead to insomnia, weight loss, seizures, and liver problems.

  How is kratom legally regulated in the United States? Kratom is not regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved it for medical use and prohibits its sale as a drug or supplement. Some states restrict its sale, especially to minors.

  What are the concerns raised by the FDA regarding kratom? The FDA is concerned about the safety of kratom due to lack of conclusive research, potential risks from concentrated products, and possible contamination with heavy metals or bacteria.

  kratom, (Mitragyna speciosa), large evergreen tree of the coffee or madder family, the leaves of which function as a drug when ingested. Native to Southeast Asia, kratom has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and recreationally. Kratom is reported to produce stimulant-like effects when taken in low doses, and opioid-like sedative effects in high doses and can have side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, and liver damage. However, scientific data on kratom usage is limited, and further research is needed to fully understand its effects. In 2019 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning against kratom ...(100 of 747 words)

  Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

Comments
Welcome to zpostcode comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Recommend >
What is an elder law attorney, and when do you need one?
     With people enjoying increasingly long lifespans, the need for specialized legal assistance in matters related to aging and elder care is growing. Elder law attorneys, sometimes called elder care lawyers, play a crucial role in helping older adults and their families make the best use of their resources in the last years of life.   Elder law attorneys have in-depth...
The Radicalism of Impressionism
  When you look at Impressionist paintings, with their depictions of middle-class leisure and their pleasing palettes, it can be easy to forget that in the 19th century the artists who made them were radicals. Like the Realists before them, the Impressionists broke from prevailing academic traditions. They painted modern life rather than the customary historical, mythological, or religious subjects and...
Nayib Bukele
  In full: Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez (Show more) Born: July 24, 1981, San Salvador, El Salvador (Show more) Nayib Bukele (born July 24, 1981, San Salvador, El Salvador) is the iron-fisted president of El Salvador (2019– ), who has unabashedly styled himself as the “world’s coolest dictator” and the country’s “philosopher king.” He first gained attention as the young mayor...
Orinoco crocodile
  Orinoco crocodile, (Crocodylus intermedius), large species of crocodile native to grasslands, forests, swamps, marshes, and other freshwater habitats in the Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela. The Orinoco crocodile is the largest living predator in South America and one of most endangered crocodiles in the Americas. Because the species was valued for its hide, hunters placed enormous pressure on...
Information Recommendation
Finance 101 for widows: What to do when a spouse dies
     Regardless of the extent of your financial and estate planning, the emotional impact of a spouse’s death is something few people are prepared for. Even so, during this difficult time, choices—including decisions about money—need to be made. It’s not easy, but there are things you can do to reduce your stress as you work through your finances as a...
The Perils of an Early Spring
  Home Companion Science Science & Tech Actions Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Select Citation Style MLA APA Chicago Manual of Style Copy Citation Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL...
list of NCAA Division I men’s basketball champions
  Since 1939 the NCAA has been crowning a men’s basketball champion. It is one of the most coveted titles in college sports, and the championship tournament has become must-see TV in the United States. The first winner was Oregon, which defeated Ohio State in a closely contested game, 46–43. Since then more than 35 schools have claimed the title. However,...
King Crimson
  King Crimson, English rock band known for its bold and uniquely dramatic style and for helping lay the foundation for the genre of progressive rock in the late 1960s and into the ’70s. King Crimson—which formed in 1968 and continued, despite multiple hiatuses and changes in lineups, until 2022—released 13 studio albums and various live albums, by far the most...
the eight Impressionist exhibitions
  In the 19th century thousands of professional artists were working in Paris, but they had few places to exhibit their work. Aside from the occasional world’s fair, the only major locale at which an artist could show was the government-sponsored Salon. Originally established by Louis XIV, the Salon was an annual public exhibition at which the public learned about contemporary...
geothermal power
  geothermal power, form of energy conversion in which geothermal energy—namely, steam tapped from underground geothermal reservoirs and geysers—drives turbines to produce electricity. It is considered a form of renewable energy. While humans have long made direct use of geothermal energy as a source of heated water, the first geothermal electric power generation took place in Larderello, Italy, with the development...
list of U.S. presidential elections in which the winner lost the popular vote
  The vast majority of adult citizens in the United States have the right to vote in local, state, and federal elections. Some of these elections are based on a plurality system—a candidate need only poll more votes than any other single opponent to win. The vote to elect the president of the United States, however, is a more complicated (and...
Impressionism: A Timeline
  The Impressionists staged their first exhibition in Paris in 1874 amid a transforming landscape—quite literally, as the French capital had just undergone a years-long reconstruction (1853–70) to modernize the medieval city. The country, too, was shifting. Its loss in the Franco-German War (1870–71) led to the establishment of the Third Republic, France’s seventh form of government since the start of...