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Although the kratom tree, mitragyna speciosa, has grown throughout Southeast Asia for centuries, the plant’s relatively recent arrival in the western world has perplexed researchers and the general public alike....

For centuries, kratom -- the leaves of the mitragyna speciosa tree -- was a secret that remained unintentionally kept from the rest of the world. Grown and harvested by locals...

Kratom is a tropical plant that originated in parts of Southeast Asia. It has traditionally been used for its many effects, including euphoria, increased energy, reduced fatigue, and relief from...

Kratom is frequently used in aromatherapy or incense due to its energizing and euphoric effects. Rather than buying a pre-made incense product, it’s so easy to make one at home....

For centuries, various indigenous cultures across Southeast Asia have harnessed the natural botanical power of kratom leaves for both medicinal and recreational purposes. By drying and grinding the leaves of...

For centuries, various indigenous populations across Southeast Asia have used kratom powder -- the ground leaves of the mitragyna speciosa plant -- for a variety of medicinal and recreational purposes....