A Comprehensive Guide to Kratom

Everything You Need To Know About Mitragyna speciosa

Image: KY Kratom, Reused With Permission Under Creative Commons

Mitragyna speciosa, informally known as kratom, is a leafy shrub native to Southeast Asia and related to the coffee plant. It has long been used medicinally and recreationally in Indonesia, where leaves are plucked fresh off the small trees and chewed for an energy boost while working. While fresh kratom can be hard to…