Kratom, also known as Mitragyna Speciosa, is an herb native to Southeast Asia that has been used for centuries for its potential health benefits. It has gained popularity in Western countries for its ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Kava and kratom may look like a pair of exotic cousins on your wellness store shelf, but don’t be fooled—they’re entirely different plants with unique effects, legal standings, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Orange County Board of Supervisors has passed an ordinance that prohibits the sale, distribution or possession of synthetic ...

Kratom is often marketed as a natural remedy—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. While some people use it for pain relief or to manage opioid withdrawal, medical experts at University of Utah Health warn ...

At gas stations, liquor stores, and smoke shops, products containing kratom—an herbal substance—are readily sold alongside energy drinks and gum. These kratom drinks, capsules, gummies, and powders ...

Kratom is becoming more familiar in the West as an effective solution for a number of ailments, such as anxiety and pain. However, some would-be users are hesitant to jump on the kratom bandwagon due ...

Kratom has had an unfortunate entry into mainstream media. Despite being used for centuries in Southeast Asia for its energizing and mood-boosting properties, the herbal substance most recently went ...

Types of Kratom Strains Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is typically categorized by the color of the leaf’s central vein, which indicates different alkaloid concentrations and effects.

Representatives from the Haralson County Sheriff's Office, the Northwest Georgia Task Force and the Tallapoosa Judicial ...

While Louisiana state legislators are preparing to discuss banning or regulating kratom, Livingston Parish officials are hoping to take the decision into their own hands. The Livingston Parish Council ...