Erowid Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Vault : Bits & Pieces

Kratom

Bits & Pieces

by Erowid

The "Bits & Pieces" section is intended for random snippets of information which don't fit
easily elsewhere and/or which have been newly added, but not yet carefully categorized.

Treatment for Opiate Addiction
Use of Mitragyna speciosa as an opium substitute as well as a treatment for opium addiction has been reported since the early 19th century.
Used in Combo with Betel
Kratom leaves are sometimes used in combination with Betel.¹
Mitragynine
Mitragynine is chemically somewhat similar to yohimbine and psilocybine.¹
Harvesting Time
It has been reported that the leaves of M. speciosa are most potent in the late Autumn, just before the leaves fall off.
Mellow Gold
Products sold as "mellow gold" are NOT Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa). At this time (3/21/04), Mellow Gold continues to be sold, but has not been identified. [more info]

References #

1. Plants of the Gods