kratom
Southeast Asian leaf
Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia whose leaves contain compounds with stimulant and opioid-like effects.
The dried leaves are chewed, brewed as tea, or sold as capsules and powders.
At low doses kratom acts as a stimulant; at higher doses it produces sedation and pain relief.
It occupies a gray legal area in many countries—marketed as an herbal supplement but controversial for its addiction potential: He uses kratom to manage chronic pain.
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- unpalatableUnpleasant to taste
tannins · unsweetened · herbal · grassy · potentiate · mask · sweetener · juice
Science of human-plant relationships
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- phytochemicalsBioactive plant-derived compounds
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
powder · capsules · extract · tincture · tea · decoction · infusion · apothecary
Compulsive substance reliance
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- dependencyState of needing support
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
relapse · detoxification · rehabilitation · recovery · treatment · harm-reduction · tapering · cravings
Tropical peninsula and islands
- ThailandSoutheast Asian kingdom
- MalaysiaSoutheast Asian federation
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- BorneoSoutheast Asian mega-island
Sumatra · tropical · rainforest · indigenous · jungle · evergreen · humid · plantation
Sedative Pacific Island drink
- khatCathinone-containing shrub
- opiumNarcotic from scored seedpods
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- intoxicantSubstance producing drunkenness
mind-altering · consciousness · substance · cannabis · coca · betel
Supply with vitality
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- focusConcentrated attention point
- stimulateProvoke into activity
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
motivation · productivity · vitality · invigorate · boost · stamina · performance · awaken
Conformance with law
- banOfficial restriction on something
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- FDAU.S. health regulator
- DEAFederal narcotics agency
schedule · enforcement · research · advocacy · prohibition · legislation · criminalization · decriminalization
Medication reducing discomfort
- reliefEasing of distress
- chronicPersisting over time
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- fibromyalgiaChronic widespread musculoskeletal pain condition
anti-inflammatory · endorphins · discomfort · ache · soreness · strain
State of being unwound
- calmingInducing a settled state
- anxiolyticSubstance lessening nervous tension
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- restfulPeaceful and calming
stress-relief · unwind · tranquil · kava · valerian · chamomile · passionflower
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
unpalatable · tannins · unsweetened · herbal · grassy · potentiate · mask · sweetener · juice · oblate
ethnobotany
Science of human-plant relationships
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- phytochemicalsBioactive plant-derived compounds
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
leaves · powder · capsules · extract · tincture · tea · decoction · infusion · apothecary · naturopathy
addiction
Compulsive substance reliance
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- dependencyState of needing support
abuse · relapse · detoxification · rehabilitation · recovery · treatment · harm-reduction · tapering · cravings · abstinence
Southeast Asia
Tropical peninsula and islands
- ThailandSoutheast Asian kingdom
- MalaysiaSoutheast Asian federation
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
Borneo · Sumatra · tropical · rainforest · indigenous · jungle · evergreen · humid · plantation · harvest
kava
Sedative Pacific Island drink
intoxicant · mind-altering · consciousness · substance · cannabis · coca · betel
energize
Supply with vitality
endurance · motivation · productivity · vitality · invigorate · boost · stamina · performance · awaken · drive
legality
Conformance with law
- banOfficial restriction on something
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- FDAU.S. health regulator
DEA · schedule · enforcement · research · advocacy · prohibition · legislation · criminalization · decriminalization
painkiller
Medication reducing discomfort
- reliefEasing of distress
- chronicPersisting over time
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
fibromyalgia · anti-inflammatory · endorphins · discomfort · ache · soreness · strain
relaxation
State of being unwound
- calmingInducing a settled state
- anxiolyticSubstance lessening nervous tension
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
restful · stress-relief · unwind · tranquil · kava · valerian · chamomile · passionflower
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- alkaloid plantsbelladonna, coca plant, coffee plant, opium poppy, tobacco plant
- ethnobotanyayahuasca, peyote, coca, coca leaf, cannabis
- herbal medicineherbal medicine, herbal remedies, herbal remedy, herbal tea, herbal teas
- Neuroactive Drugsdopamine, serotonin, GABA, acetylcholine, norepinephrine
- Asian intoxicantsbhang, ganja, arrack, toddy, palm wine
kratomlegal
Permitted by statute
prescription drug · aspirin · ibuprofen · acetaminophen · caffeine