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A comprehensive overview on Kratom [PDF]

, 2016
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) is a tropical tree, indigenous to South East Asia. Historically, the plant is locally used as a stimulant, a remedy in traditional medicine and in social context.
Acciavatti, T., Bersani, F. S., Cinosi, E., Corazza, O., Demetrovics, Z., Di Giannantonio, M., Farkas, J., Kapitány-Fövény, M., Li, J. H., Lupi, M., Marini, S., Martinotti, G., Piazzon, G., Roman-Urrestarazu, A., Santacroce, R., Simonato, P., Singh, D., Vicknasingam, B., Yu, W. J.   +18 more
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In vitro investigation of anthelmintic activity of Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth. (Rubiaceae) [PDF]

Veterinary World, 2010
In the present study anthelmintic activity of Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth. (Rubiaceae) stem-bark was performed in vitro against earthworms. Methanol extract of dried stem-bark was used for the study. The methanolic extract of M.
Badgujar Vishal B. and Surana Sanjay J
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Antinociceptive Activity of Aqueous Fraction of Kratom Leaves Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) on Male Swiss Albino Mice

Majalah Obat Tradisional, 2018
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) has been known to have an analgesic opioid effect (antinociceptive). The major compound of kratom leaf is mitraginin, which has strong affinity on opioid receptor.
Widia Indri Nugraha, Robiyanto Robiyanto, Sri Luliana   +2 more
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Phylogeny and classification of the coffee family (Rubiaceae, Gentianales): Overview and outlook

TAXON, Volume 73, Issue 3, Page 673-717, June 2024.
Abstract The use of molecular data in phylogenetic reconstruction during more than three decades has greatly improved our understanding of the macroevolutionary history of the coffee family (Rubiaceae) and has provided a solid basis for improvement of its classification. Based on the results of 130 studies, among them most recent phylogenomic works, we
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison, Catarina Rydin   +1 more
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Effect of short-term ingestion of the methanolic extract of mitragyna speciosa on sperm quality in mice [PDF]

, 2011
Mitragyna speciosa (MS) which is known as “Ketum” in Malaysia and “Kratom” in Thailand is a tropical plant indigenous to Southeast Asia. The leaves of MS have been used by natives of these countries for their opium-like effects and cocaine-like ...
Abdul Kadir, Arifah, Mat Daud, Mohamad Syamsudin, Nor Hussein, Fuzina, Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura   +3 more
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Antidepressant-like effect of mitragynine isolated from Mitragyna speciosa Korth in mice model of depression. [PDF]

, 2011
Mitragyna speciosa Korth. leaves have been used for decades as a traditional medicine to treat diarrhea, diabetes and to improve blood circulation by natives of Malaysia, Thailand and other regions of Southeast Asia.
Abdul Rahman, Shamima, Adib Ridzuan, Nurul Raudzah, Apryani, Evhy, Baharuldin, Mohamad Taufik Hidayat, Fakurazi, Sharida, Mohd Moklas, Mohamad Aris, Nasir, Farah Idayu   +6 more
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Variability in Forest Plant Traits Along the Western Ghats of India and Their Environmental Drivers at Different Resolutions

Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, Volume 129, Issue 3, March 2024.
Abstract Imaging spectroscopy offers great potential to characterize plant traits at fine resolution across broad regions and then assess controls on their variation across spatial resolutions. We applied permutational partial least‐squares regression to map seven key foliar chemical and morphological traits using NASA's Airborne Visible/Infrared ...
Ting Zheng, Zhiwei Ye, Aditya Singh, Ankur R. Desai, N. S. R. Krishnayya, Maulik G. Dave, Philip A. Townsend   +6 more
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Blood glucose response to kratom tea (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Background: Kratoms are traditionally used in Borneo to manage diabetes by chewing, smoking, or brewing the leaves as tea. Studying its effects on blood glucose is crucial for validating its therapeutic potential.
Fadly Dzul
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Uji Efek Sedatif Infusa Daun Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) Pada Mencit Jantan Galur Balb/c [PDF]

, 2013
Insomnia is a condition difficult start to sleep, can not sleep or inadequate sleepduration. One of plants which guess have sedative effect is kratom (Mitragyna speciosa).
Novindriani, D. (Dini)
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A case of fatal overdose involving both hydromorphone and kratom

Journal of Forensic Sciences, Volume 69, Issue 1, Page 355-358, January 2024.
Abstract Kratom is a plant originating in Southeast Asia that has been used for its dose‐dependent stimulant and opioid effects. The main active compound in kratom is mitragynine, an alkaloid with affinity for the mu‐opioid receptor. Toxicity and fatalities related to kratom use have increased substantially in recent years.
Thomas Shi, Jennifer L. Shea
wiley   +1 more source