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Kratom Definition and Description of Kratom Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The leaves of this tree have been used for centuries for their stimulant and sedative properties. Kratom contains several active compounds, primarily mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which interact…