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Kratom-induced transaminitis with subsequent precipitated opioid withdrawal following naltrexone [PDF]
Mental Health Clinician, 2021 Kratom is an herbal supplement that has gained popularity for recreational use within the United States. Kratom exerts opioid-like effects and, although not US FDA approved, is commonly used for self-treatment of pain, withdrawal management from opioids,
Aimee N. Jensen, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP +3 more
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Kratom Consumption can be Addictive and have Adverse Health Effects [PDF]
Novelty in Clinical Medicine, 2022 Kratom, also known as herbal speed, is the powdered leaves of the Asian kratom tree (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.). The consumption of kratom powder or kratom tea for diarrhea, inflammation, fever, and pain, but also for anxiety and depression is based on ...
Martin Hofmeister
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Environmental Influence on the Untargeted Foliar Metabolome of Naturally Growing Mitragyna Species in Thailand. [PDF]
Plant Environ InteractABSTRACT This study investigates the foliar secondary metabolite profiles of four Mitragyna species naturally occurring in Thailand: M. diversifolia, M. hirsuta, M. rotundifolia, and M. speciosa (kratom). Using untargeted gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), 409 secondary volatile metabolites were annotated across the four species.
Andriyas T +5 more
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Kratom-Associated Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage: A Clinical Image. [PDF]
Respirol Case RepWe report the case of a patient who developed diffuse alveolar haemorrhage shortly after heavy kratom ingestion. Imaging and bronchoscopy confirmed haemorrhage. Vaping was excluded as a confounder. ABSTRACT A patient developed diffuse alveolar haemorrhage shortly after heavy kratom ingestion. Imaging and bronchoscopy confirmed haemorrhage.
Kanchustambham V, Johnson K.
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Health Effects Associated With Kratom () and Polysubstance Use: A Narrative Review
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 2022 Background: Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) consumption and associated health effects have raised debates in the United States. Although most people using this herb do not experience adverse health effects associated with kratom use, medical providers ...
Catherine W Striley +8 more
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PLoS ONE, 2023 Background and aimsKratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) is widely use worldwide despite its addictive potential. Although psychostimulant use has been linked to occurrence of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, data is lacking on how regular kratom use ...
Bin Yang +4 more
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The cellular toxicology of mitragynine, the dominant alkaloid of the narcotic-like herb, Mitragyna speciosa Korth [PDF]
, 2015 Mitragyna speciosa Korth (Kratom), a herb of the Rubiaceae family is indigenous to southeast Asia. The plant and its dominant alkaloid mitragynine (MIT) are narcotic/analgesic and illicit consumption is widespread in Asia; the toxicological consequences ...
Gooderham, NJ +3 more
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Biosynthesis of Kratom Opioids
New Phytologist, 2022 AbstractMitragyna speciosa(kratom) derived monoterpenoid indole alkaloids (MIAs) such as mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are a new class of opioids with a corynanthe MIA pharmacophore that is responsible for their significantly reduced side effects and superior safety profiles.
Kyunghee Kim +6 more
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Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021 Mitragyna speciosa (“kratom”), employed as a traditional medicine to improve mood and relieve pain, has shown increased use in Europe and North America.
Shoshana Buckhalter +12 more
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Heliyon, 2021 Objective: The present study aims to examine the association between Kratom use and serum lipid level. Method: This study compared the serum lipid profile of Kratom users and non-users living in Nam Phu Subdistrict, a special area that allows the ...
Aroon La-up +2 more
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