Kratom
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Rubiaciae
Genus :
Mitragyna
Species :
speciosa
COMMON NAMES
Kratom; Ketum; Kakuam; Ithang; Thom
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Stimulant; Depressant; Intoxicant
DESCRIPTION
Mitragyna speciosa is a leafy tree that grows from 3-15 meters tall. Its leaves contain mitragynine and are chewed as an opiate substitute and stimulant in Thailand and South-East Asia, primarily among the working class. It has a relatively long history of human use.
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Easy & Euphoric, by psychopharmacologist
Me, My Brain, Ketamine, and a Miracle, by K-ally
Subversive Herb - A Follow-up Report, by Xorkoth
Left Me Feeling Indifferently, by Agean Moss
Trip to the ER, by SobeDog
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
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Kratom Intro, by Murple
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The Rush to Prohibit Kratom - The Stranger, Apr 10 2012
Substance called 'Kratom' becoming a growing problem - News Channel 5 (Florida), Jun 30 2011
Thai plant may help cure "speed" addicts - Asian Tribune, May 22 2003