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ketum

kratom (Mitragyna speciosa)

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Entire Monograph

Reported Uses

  • NOTE: Illegal or restricted in some countries and states, see Other Info
  • NOTE: see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table
  • anxiety [Insufficient Evidence]
  • athletic performance [Insufficient Evidence]
  • cough [Insufficient Evidence]
  • depression [Insufficient Evidence]
  • diabetes mellitus [Insufficient Evidence]
  • diarrhea [Insufficient Evidence]
  • erectile dysfunction [Insufficient Evidence]
  • fatigue [Insufficient Evidence]
  • HTN [Insufficient Evidence]
  • opioid withdrawal symptoms [Insufficient Evidence]
  • pain [Insufficient Evidence]
  • sexual dysfunction [Insufficient Evidence]

Reported Doses

Illegal or restricted in some countries and states: see Other Info

Special Note

[dosing clarification]
Info: effective dose not established for any uses; may be illegal or restricted in some countries and states, see Other Info

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