Botanic Tonics’ supplement drinks have taken convenience stores by storm—even as the company has battled allegations of ...

The benefits of kratom have not been shown in research. And it carries risks, including dependence. It’s legal, but not regulated — the supplement you buy could contain other harmful substances. Share ...

Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff said during a press conference on Tuesday that he is “very supportive” of the governor’s actions. Vanderhoff said the state has seen a “dramatic” ...

Kratom products are sold online and at smoke shops and gas stations, like this one in Lone Tree, Colo. Credit: Amanda Mascarelli photo Proponents claim that kratom has many of the pain-relieving ...

For centuries, kratom leaves have been used as an effective healing tool for a number of ailments, such as anxiety and pain. Now, it has become increasingly popular in the West as we discover more ...

Note: There are no uses for kratom approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and while kratom and kratom-based products are currently legal and accessible in many areas, U.S. and ...

The supplement has been linked to 91 deaths across 27 states. In an age where energy boosters, fat loss supplements, and pain relievers are easy to get over the counter, little is known about a ...

Kratom, a drug that has been used in Southeast Asia for centuries, has been gaining ground in the U.S., slowly catching up to the commercial popularity of cannabidiol products. While cannabidiol, or ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. health authorities say the herbal supplement kratom, which is often promoted as a natural alternative pain remedy, actually contains the same chemicals found in opioids, the ...

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) has become a widely discussed plant medicine in the wellness and harm reduction communities. Traditionally consumed in Southeast Asia for energy, pain relief, and mood ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday his administration is taking action to ban the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, a byproduct of the kratom plant. The move comes ...

Kratom and alcohol are both federally legal in the United States (though kratom’s banned in 6 states), so they can’t be too dangerous to mix, right? Unfortunately, there’s not a clear answer. Plenty ...