Effects of Kratom ( Korth.) Use in Regular Users.

(Korth.) or kratom is an indigenous medicinal plant of Southeast Asia. Kratom is widely reported to have dose-dependent effects based on available literature, but to our knowledge, this has not been established conclusively.

Motives for using Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) among regular users in Malaysia.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The leaves of Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) or kratom have been traditionally used in Malaysia and Thailand mainly to enhance work productivity, as a folk remedy for treating common ailments, and as a mood enhancer.

Aim Of The Study: This present study sought to investigate kratom use motives among regular kratom users in Malaysia.