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For centuries, native populations in Southeast Asia have relied on a natural ethnobotanical substance known as kratom. This substance, derived from the leaves of a tree closely related to coffee, has been used as a health remedy to combat fatigue, reduce anxiety, and to control pain. In the United States, kratom use has skyrocketed, with millions of users reporting significant health benefits from using the substance, says Sebastian Guthery .  What is Kratom? Kratom is the name for the powdered leaves of the Mitrgyna speciosa tree, a tropical evergreen related to coffee. It is indigenous to several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Papua New Guinea. The plant contains two powerful chemical compounds, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. The kratom leaves are powdered and taken orally or made into a tea-like preparation. This ethnobotanical has both analgesic and stimulant properties, depending on dosage. In lower doses, kratom produces stimulant effec...
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