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The 730 nm Picosecond Titanium Sapphire Laser for Treatment of Kratom‐Induced Hyperpigmentation

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Volume 57, Issue 5, Page 373-382, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Objectives This case series reports the use of the 730‐nm picosecond titanium‐sapphire laser in the treatment of kratom‐induced hyperpigmentation, a dermatological side effect associated with the use of Mitragyna speciosa, which remains poorly understood. Methods A series of patients with kratom‐induced hyperpigmentation were treated using the
Alanoud A. Alhadyani, Christen Samaan, Girish S. Munavalli   +2 more
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From data to discovery: leveraging big data in plant natural products biosynthesis research

The Plant Journal, Volume 122, Issue 6, June 2025.
SUMMARY Plant natural products or specialized metabolites play a vital role in drug discovery and development, with many clinically important derivatives such as the anticancer drugs topotecan (derived from the natural alkaloid camptothecin) and etoposide (derived from the natural polyphenol podophyllotoxin).
Matthew McConnachie, Tuan‐Anh Minh Nguyen, Truc Kim, Trinh‐Don Nguyen, Thu‐Thuy T. Dang   +4 more
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Effects of the extracts from Mitragyna speciosa Korth. leaves on analgesic and behavioral activities in experimental animals [PDF]

Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), 2007
The leaves of Mitragyna speciosa Korth. (M. speciosa) were extracted with methanol to give methanol extract. The methanol extract was made in acid and then in alkaline and extracted with chloroform to give alkaloid extract.
Kitja Sawangjaroen, Wantana Reanmongkol, Niwat Keawpradub   +2 more
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Environmental and physiological determinants of growth and phytochemical variation in Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa): A review [PDF]

Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research
Purpose: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, widely used for traditional and emerging therapeutic purposes. This review investigates the environmental and physiological determinants of phytochemical variation in ...
Bujaningrum Agustina, Berna Elya, Roshamur Forestrani   +2 more
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Discovery of a cytochrome P450 enzyme catalyzing the formation of spirooxindole alkaloid scaffold

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
Spirooxindole alkaloids feature a unique scaffold of an oxindole ring sharing an atom with a heterocyclic moiety. These compounds display an extensive range of biological activities such as anticancer, antibiotics, and anti-hypertension.
Tuan-Anh M. Nguyen, Dagny Grzech, Khoa Chung, Zhicheng Xia, Trinh-Don Nguyen, Thu-Thuy T. Dang   +5 more
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Thai ethnomedicinal plants as resistant modifying agents for combating Acinetobacter baumannii infections [PDF]

, 2012
S: BACKGROUND: Acinetobacter baumannii is well-recognized as an important nosocomial pathogen, however, due to their intrinsic resistance to several antibiotics, treatment options are limited. Synergistic effects between antibiotics and medicinal plants,
Pinanong Na Phatthalung, Sasitorn Chusri, Supayang P Voravuthikunchai   +2 more
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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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“Plants Don’t Have a Culture to Appropriate”: Accounting for Accusations of Cultural Appropriation of Peyote Ceremonies

Sociology Compass, Volume 19, Issue 3, March 2025.
ABSTRACT The concept of cultural appropriation has drawn increasing attention from academic disciplines and nonacademic circles. Yet, there is no consensus on what constitutes cultural appropriation nor whether it is harmful. The contested nature of the concept suggests that it is important to understand how people respond to such accusations.
Heith Copes, Haley Copeland, Lynne Vieraitis, Michael Cherbonneau, Peter Hendricks   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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In Vitro Antioxidant Properties of Mitratonic Remedy in Tea Form and In Vivo Protection Against Methanol‐Induced Oxidative Stress in Wistar Rats

Scientifica, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Natural healthcare products with antiaging properties are attracting growing interest, and Thailand has a rich tradition of using herbal remedies for disease treatment and overall well‐being. Mitra tea, derived from the traditional Mitratonic Remedy, is a Thai herbal formulation that has been used by local traditional healers for over 20 years and is ...
Acharaporn Issuriya, Sineenart Sanpinit, Surasak Limsuwan, Jo Aan Goon, Palika Wetchakul, Raghuram Kandimalla   +5 more
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