A review on Mitragyna speciosa (Rubiaceae) as a prominent medicinal plant based on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities

• Main Authors: Taslima Begum, Taslima, Arzmi, Mohd Hafiz, Khatib, Alfi, Helal Uddin, A.B.M., Abdullah, Maryam Aisyah, Rullah, Kamal, Mat So'ad, Siti Zaiton, Haspi, Nur Fatihah Zulaikha, Sarian, Murni Nazira, Parveen, Humaira, Mukhtar, Sayeed, Ahmed, Qamar Uddin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2024
• Subjects: R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/113905/7/113905_A%20review%20on%20Mitragyna%20speciosa.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/113905/; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14786419.2024.2371564?scroll=top&needAccess=true; https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2024.2371564
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Mitragyna speciosa Korth (kratom) is a tropical indigenous tree of Southeast Asia. It is commonly consumed by the people due to its various pharmacological properties. The leaves of this plant are traditionally used for the treatment of several diseases including pain, fever, cough, anxiety, depress...