Mitragyna Speciosa, or popularly known as Kratom in most parts of the world, is a tree from the Rubiaceae family which was first documented by Pieter Korthals, a Dutch botanist who later named the genus “Mitragyna” due to the similarity to the bishop’s mitre.
Kratom is an herb generally found in the Southeast part of Asia that has been used increasingly in the western world for its aromatic and potential therapeutic uses.
Its unique chemical makeup and controversial history have sparked a buzz in the scientific community and made headlines across the world.
Mitragyna Speciosa, or popularly known as Kratom in most parts of the world, is a tree from the Rubiaceae family which was first documented by Pieter Korthals, a Dutch botanist who later named the genus “Mitragyna” due to the similarity to the bishop’s mitre.
Kratom is an herb generally found in the Southeast part of Asia that has been used increasingly in the western world for its aromatic and potential therapeutic uses.
Its unique chemical makeup and controversial history have sparked a buzz in the scientific community and made headlines across the world.