Kratom tea - An In-Depth Study
Kratom tea - An In-Depth Study Kratom tea study stirs up new support for relieving opioid dependence. As the opioid epidemic continues to grip the nation and kills tens of thousands every year, a new study led by researchers at the University of Florida suggests kratom could be a prime treatment option for opioid dependence. In a controlled animal study, UF scientists found kratom — which comes from the leaves of a tropical tree originating in Southeast Asia — delivered significant pain-relieving benefits, reduced opioid withdrawal symptoms and caused minimal respiratory depression. Kratom users have reported similar experiences for years, but the UF study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence is one of the first preclinical investigations to validate these claims. Chris McCurdy, Ph.D., a professor of medicinal chemistry in the UF College of Pharmacy. “There have been a lot of anecdotal reports suggesting kratom has some pain-relieving properties and has help...