Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, has been gaining popularity in recent years for its purported...
What Is Kratom? Kratom is a plant that grows naturally in Southeast Asia. Its leaves have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as a stimulant. The main active compounds in Kratom are alkaloids that interact with the body's opioid receptors. Depending on the dose, Kratom can have stimulant effects at low levels or more sedative, pain-relieving properties at higher doses. Kratom has a long history of use in its native regions, where people would consume it to boost energy and...