What are ketum leaves?

What are ketum leaves?

Ketum leaves (scientific name: Mitragyna speciosa) comes from the ketum tree which is a plant of the family Rubiaceae and is found abundant in the northern states as well as the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It thrives in moist soil with high humus content. It is mostly found wild in the forest and in villages.

What is kratom plant good for?

Kratom leaves can be chewed, and dry kratom can be swallowed or brewed. Kratom extract can be used to make a liquid product. The liquid form is often marketed as a treatment for muscle pain, or to suppress appetite and stop cramps and diarrhea. Kratom is also sold as a treatment for panic attacks.

What plant is used to make kratom?

Mitragyna speciosa
Mitragyna speciosa (commonly known as kratom) is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. It is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea, where it has been used in herbal medicine since at least the nineteenth century.

What is Mitragyna speciosa leaf used for?

At a low dose, kratom has stimulant effects and is used to combat fatigue during long working hours. At high dosages, however, it can have sedative-narcotic effects. It is also used in traditional medicine and as an opium substitute.

Can we plant ketum in Malaysia?

According to medical experts, ketum is a plant that has stimulant and opioid properties, similar to illegal and addictive substances. “At present, the planting of ketum is not an offence but when it is picked, processed, sold and exported then it becomes an offence,” said Mr Ayob Khan.

How do you boil a ketum?

Ketum leaves can be chewed, smoked, or brewed into a herbal tea. However, those using the leaf for its medicinal properties advise that it is best consumed as a tea brewed by boiling just a handful of the leaves in water.

Is kratom good for the heart?

Despite the lack of related studies using a rigorous methodology, our findings suggest that chronic, regular kratom consumption may affect the cardiac rhythm and be associated with a risk of myocardial ischemia.

What are the health risks of kratom?

Large doses of kratom can cause many serious side effects, including nausea, aggression, hallucinations, trouble breathing, and death. Long-term use has been linked with dependence and withdrawal symptoms similar to other opioids.