Kratom’s promise vs. its current risks: Why regulation matters in New Hampshire

Kratom’s promise vs. its current risks: Why regulation matters in New Hampshire

The unique properties of kratom stem from its naturally occurring alkaloids. (Getty Images)Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and part of the coffee family. For centuries, people brewed fresh kratom leaves into tea, chewed the leaves, or occasionally smoked them to manage pain, fatigue, or diarrhea, or to enhance stamina during labor-intensive work. These preparations were consumed in controlled, routine amo…