View much more on www.wikividi.com Mitragyna speciosa is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. M. speciosa is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea, where it has been used in traditional medicine since at least the 19th century. Kratom has opioid properties and some stimulant-like effects. , little is known of kratom's worth or safety as a therapeutic agent, since research into its use has been of poor quality. In February 2018, the Food and Drug Administration stated that there is no evidence kratom is safe or effective for treating any condition. Some people take it for managing chronic pain, for treating opioid withdrawal symptoms, or more recently for recreational purposes. Onset of effects typically begins within 5 to 10 minutes and lasts 2 to 5 hours. Common minor side effects may include nausea, vomiting, and constipation. More severe side effects may include respiratory depression , seizure, addiction, and psychosis. Other side eff... ____________________________________ Shortcuts to chapters: 00:02:21 Description 00:03:24 Uses 00:03:50 Opioid withdrawal 00:04:26 Traditional use 00:05:13 Recreational use 00:05:53 Adverse effects 00:08:24 Respiratory depression 00:09:19 Liver toxicity 00:09:42 Death 00:10:35 Chemistry 00:11:19 Pharmacology ____________________________________ Copyright WikiVidi. Licensed under Creative Commons. Wikipedia link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitragyna_speciosa