Mitragyna speciosa Seed Pod (Kratom)

Description

Fresh seed pod from the gan dang (red stalk) variety of Kratom found in the Chumpon region of Thailand.

Scientific Name:  Mitragyna speciosa v. gan dang (red stalk)

Common name:  Kratom

Traditional Names:  krathom, kakuam, ithang or thom (Thailand), biak-biak or ketum (Malaysia), and mambog (Philippines).

Traditional Uses:  Leaves are chewed to relieve pain as well as to increase energy, appetite and sex drive.  Leaves and extracts are commonly used topically to heal wounds and relieve localized pain.  Extracts can be used to treat intestinal parasites as well as infections.

Hardiness Zone(s):  USDA Zone 9a – 10b

Height: Up to 30 m (100 feet)

Water Requirements:  High, sensitive to drought, cannot over water

Sun Exposure:  Full sun

Form:  Evergreen Tree

Toxicity:  Considered moderately toxic.  Over use can result in opioid addiction, respiratory depression and liver injury, especially when used in combination with alcohol.