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'''Mitragyna speciosa Korth''' is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family. It is native to Southeast Asia in the Indochina and Malaysia phytochoria. Mitragyna speciosa is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Myanmar and Papua New Guinea where it has been used in traditional medicine since at least the nineteenth century.
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'''Mitragyna speciosa Korth''' is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family. and it is native to Southeast Asia in the Indochina and Malaysia phytochoria. speciosa is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea where it has been used in traditional medicine since at least the nineteenth century.
 
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Vomiting}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Anorexia}}, {{Uses|Darkened skin}}, {{Uses|Psychosis}}, {{Uses|Hypertension}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Stomachache}}
 
{{Uses|Vomiting}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Anorexia}}, {{Uses|Darkened skin}}, {{Uses|Psychosis}}, {{Uses|Hypertension}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Stomachache}}
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==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
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Mitragynine is the most abundant alkaloid in the leaves. It was first isolated in 1921 and its chemical structure was fully elucidated in 1964. The systematic (Chemical Abstract) name is (αE,2S,3S,12bS)-3-ethyl-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b-octahydro-8-methoxy-α-(methoxymethylene)-indolo[2,3-a]quinolizine-2-acetic acid methyl ester (CAS Registry Number: 4098-40-2)<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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Mitragynine is the most abundant alkaloid in the leaves. It was first isolated in 1921 and its chemical structure was fully elucidated in 1964.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
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==Identification==
 
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{{Leaf|Simple|alternate|The leaves of the kratom tree are a dark green colour and can grow to over 7 inches (180 mm) long and 4 inches (100 mm) wide}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|The leaves of the kratom tree are a dark green colour and can grow to over 7 inches (180 mm) long and 4 inches (100 mm) wide}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
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{{Fruit|simple|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}}
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{{Fruit|Simple|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
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Kratom originates from hot, latitude part of the world, and therefore prefers warm latitude, even drench-like situations. Only this reason alone it makes growing Kratom naturally from seed in the open air is a difficult, at least if you want to see the sweet of growth that Kratom is able<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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Kratom originates from hot, latitude part of the world, and therefore prefers warm latitude, even drench-like situations.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/drug-profiles/kratom "Pharmacology"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/drug-profiles/kratom Pharmacology]</ref>
  
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/63876/how-to-grow-kratom-plants " Growin of Kratom Plants"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/63876/how-to-grow-kratom-plants Growin of Kratom Plants]</ref>
 
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Revision as of 12:19, 24 June 2020

Mitragyna speciosa, kratom

Mitragyna speciosa Korth is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family. It is native to Southeast Asia in the Indochina and Malaysia phytochoria. Mitragyna speciosa is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Myanmar and Papua New Guinea where it has been used in traditional medicine since at least the nineteenth century.

Uses

Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Anorexia, Darkened skin, Psychosis, Hypertension, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Stomachache

Parts Used

Dried foliage.

Chemical Composition

Mitragynine is the most abundant alkaloid in the leaves. It was first isolated in 1921 and its chemical structure was fully elucidated in 1964.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi Kaim
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Kaim, True Kadamb


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Deciduous tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate The leaves of the kratom tree are a dark green colour and can grow to over 7 inches (180 mm) long and 4 inches (100 mm) wide

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 3-5cm long Yellow 5-20 The flowers are crowded in a round terminal inflorescences which are three to five centimeters long

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Simple 7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown With hooked hairs {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

Kratom originates from hot, latitude part of the world, and therefore prefers warm latitude, even drench-like situations.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area, Subtropical area.

Photo Gallery

  • Leaves

  • Flowers

  • Fruits

References

  1. ↑ Pharmacology
  2. ↑ Plant description
  3. ↑ Growin of Kratom Plants

External Links

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