Kratom has been around for centuries and is indigenous to Thailand and Indonesia. In these countries, it is known by different names. In Indonesia, kratom is called “ketum” or “kakuam”. “Mitragyna speciosa” is the scientific name for kratom.
Kratom is a psychoactive drug derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree. The drug is usually chewed or brewed into a tea. Kratom has a number of purported benefits, including relief from pain, anxiety, and depression. It is also used …