The Use of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) Among People Who Co-use Heroin and Methamphetamine in Malaysia
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DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000876
Abstract: Objectives: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.), an indigenous medicinal plant, has been widely used as a traditional remedy in Southeast Asia. However, its combined consumption with other substances has received scarce attention. This study investigates the… read more here.
Keywords: mitragyna speciosa; kratom mitragyna; heroin methamphetamine; kratom ... See more keywords
Antinociceptive Activity of Aqueous Fraction of Kratom Leaves Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) on Male Swiss Albino Mice
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DOI: 10.22146/mot.32085
Abstract: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) has been known to have an analgesic opioid effect (antinociceptive). The major compound of kratom leaf is mitraginin, which has strong affinity on opioid receptor. The aim of this research is… read more here.
Keywords: kratom; mitragyna speciosa; fraction kratom; aqueous fraction ... See more keywords
Assessment of Cardiovascular Functioning Among Regular Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) Users: A Case Series
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.723567
Abstract: Multiorgan toxicities have been extensively reported in kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) users in Western countries but not in Southeast Asia. Existing literature argued that this discrepancy may be due to underreporting of kratom-related toxicity cases… read more here.
Keywords: kratom; korth users; mitragyna speciosa; regular kratom ... See more keywords
Acute, Sublethal, and Developmental Toxicity of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) Leaf Preparations on Caenorhabditis elegans as an Invertebrate Model for Human Exposure
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106294
Abstract: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) is a tree native to Southeast Asia with stimulant and opioid-like effects which has seen increased use in Europe and North America in recent years. Its safety and pharmacological effects remain… read more here.
Keywords: speciosa korth; mitragyna speciosa; toxicity; kratom ... See more keywords