kratom

noun

kra·tom ˈkrā-təm How to pronounce kratom (audio)

ˈkra-

: a psychoactive preparation that is composed of the crushed or powdered dried leaves of a yellow-flowered tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa of the family Rubiaceae) of southeastern Asia and that is smoked or ingested orally (as in tea or capsules)

Note: Kratom contains the alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine which produce stimulatory effects at low doses and sedative and analgesic effects at high doses.

At lower dosages, kratom is a mood enhancer … . But at higher levels, it functions as a mini-opioid, causing drowsiness, calmness, and a level of euphoria.

Peninsula Daily News (Port Angeles, Washington)

Information and data on the positive and negative effects of kratom are limited, and because of this, health officials have voiced concerns that it is largely unregulated.

Bryce Dole

Traditional medicine utilizes kratom to deal with muscle pain, depression, fatigue, and other physical and mental health problems.

Rishi Madan

The Food and Drug Administration does not view kratom as safe and has repeatedly warned against use of the substance, which has been marketed for pain relief, depression and anxiety.

Blair Emerson

: the tree or leaves from which kratom is derived

As a society, we're now using other medications to control pain, while actively searching for more. Some consider kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a tree native to Southeast Asia, to have potential in this respect.

Robert Ashley

For centuries, kratom has been grown in African and Southeast Asia as an ingredient that locals can use in traditional medicine.

The Daily Herald (Everett, Washington)

单词	kratom
释义	kratom noun kra·tom ˈkrā-təm ˈkra- 1 : a psychoactive preparation that is composed of the crushed or powdered dried leaves of a yellow-flowered tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa of the family Rubiaceae) of southeastern Asia and that is smoked or ingested orally (as in tea or capsules) Note: Kratom contains the alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine which produce stimulatory effects at low doses and sedative and analgesic effects at high doses. At lower dosages, kratom is a mood enhancer … . But at higher levels, it functions as a mini-opioid, causing drowsiness, calmness, and a level of euphoria. Peninsula Daily News (Port Angeles, Washington) Information and data on the positive and negative effects of kratom are limited, and because of this, health officials have voiced concerns that it is largely unregulated. Bryce Dole Traditional medicine utilizes kratom to deal with muscle pain, depression, fatigue, and other physical and mental health problems. Rishi Madan The Food and Drug Administration does not view kratom as safe and has repeatedly warned against use of the substance, which has been marketed for pain relief, depression and anxiety. Blair Emerson 2 : the tree or leaves from which kratom is derived As a society, we're now using other medications to control pain, while actively searching for more. Some consider kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a tree native to Southeast Asia, to have potential in this respect. Robert Ashley For centuries, kratom has been grown in African and Southeast Asia as an ingredient that locals can use in traditional medicine. The Daily Herald (Everett, Washington) Word History Etymology borrowed from Thai krathɔ̂:m First Known Use 1975, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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kratom

noun

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