Antipyretic effect of crude methanolic extract of Mytragyna speciosa in mice. [PDF]
, 2011 Mitragyna speciosa is a species of tropical indigenous plant that can be found mainly in Southeast Asia. This study aims to ascertain the existence of antipyretic properties of the crude methanolic extract of Mitragynaspeciosa, and determine its ...
Abdul Kadir, Arifah +2 more
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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
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Kratom: Botanical Insights and Cultivation Practices for a Conspicuous Medicinal Tree Species
EDISKratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a member of the family Rubiaceae, a group of plants known for producing diverse bioactive metabolites. Arguably, the most popular member of the Rubiaceae family is coffee (Coffea arabica), which yields seeds (coffee beans)
Mengzi Zhang +5 more
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Microencapsulation of Mitragyna leaf extracts to be used as a bioactive compound source to enhance in vitro fermentation characteristics and microbial dynamics [PDF]
Animal BioscienceObjective Mitragyna speciosa Korth is traditionally used in Thailand. They have a high level of antioxidant capacities and bioactive compounds, the potential to modulate rumen fermentation and decrease methane production.
Maharach Matra +6 more
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Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 2023 Background “Kratom” commonly refers to the botanical Mitragyna speciosa, native to Southeast Asia, which is increasingly used globally for its unique pharmacological effects.
Katherine Hill +5 more
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Studies on the phase I and II metabolism and the toxicological analysis of the alkaloids of the herbal drug of abuse Mitragyna speciosa Korth. (Kratom) using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography coupled to low- and high-resolution linear ion trap mass spectrometry [PDF]
, 2011 In the presented studies, the herbal drug Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) was investigated regarding its metabolism and its toxicological analysis in rat and human urine.
Philipp, Anika-Anina
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Patterns of management of patients with dual disorder (psychosis) in Italy: a survey of psychiatrists and other physicians focusing on clinical practice [PDF]
, 2018 © 2018 Clerici, de Bartolomeis, De Filippis, Ducci, Maremmani, Martinotti and Schifano. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).Patients with severe psychotic disorders such as ...
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Antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of the leaf and stem of selected traditional medicinal plants [PDF]
, 2014 The study was aimed to determine the antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibition activities of the stem and leaf of five different traditional medicinal plants. The studied plants exhibited varied antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibition activities.
A. H., Nur Ashikin +4 more
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Antibacterial activity of alkaloid extracts from Ochrosia oppositifolia [PDF]
, 2017 Ochrosia oppositifolia can be found along the coastline and is locally known as ‘Mempelam pasih’ or ‘Mangga laut’. In this study, the alkaloids from the leaves, stem-bark and roots were extracted and tested for their antibacterial activity.
Nazlina Ibrahim, +2 more
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UUM Journal of Legal Studies, 2020 Kratom story in Malaysia is a bit intricate. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) or local name ketum is a local plant where ‘mitragynine’ (alkaloid in kratom leaves) is listed as psychotropic substances under the Malaysian Poison Act 1952.
Samihah Khalil@Halim +2 more
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