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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....

What is Kratom? Native to the jungle areas of Southeast Asia, kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tree in the coffee or Rubiaceae family that grows naturally along riverbanks in Thailand,...

For centuries, various human populations have cherished the kratom tree, mitragyna speciosa. Upon first discovering kratom’s remarkable properties, Southeast Asia natives began utilizing the tree’s leaves for a variety of...

As one of the world’s largest continents, Africa is home to some of the world’s most remarkable plants. Some of these botanicals have histories that span thousands of years and...

Throughout history, many cultures have used a variety of ancient botanicals for various purposes. Although these plants are passed down from generation to generation, many eventually outlast the civilizations that...

Deep in the forests of Southeast Asia exist hundreds of distinctive plant species. For centuries, locals across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other countries used these plants for a variety of...