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Kratom – all about the return of this special plant
Kratom—the unique leaves of the tree of the same name—has been experiencing a true renaissance in recent years. Kratom originates from Southeast Asia and is related to the same plant (actually, a shrub) that produces coffee. In countries like Thailand and Malaysia, kratom has played a role in local culture for centuries. Professor will guide you through the ins and outs of this botanical!
September 24, 2025
- What is Kratom?
- Alkaloids in kratom
- The modern Renaissance
- Related RCs
What is Kratom?
Kratom is a tree from the same family as coffee. The leaves of this tree were traditionally picked and chewed directly or used in tea. In Southeast Asia, it became a popular remedy among farmers who sometimes had to work long days in the fields. In ancient Thai villages, for example, there was an expression: “Kratom.”If you see your son working on the field without Kratom, he only works half as hard.”
Nowadays, however, kratom is often taken in concentrated form, for example as powder, extract, capsules or tabletsThis offers researchers the opportunity to study kratom in different settings.
- Kratom was discovered in 1831 by a Dutchman, namely Pieter Willem Korthals (botanist).
Alkaloids in kratom
An interesting aspect of kratom is its concentration alkaloids that the exotic plant contains. These natural compounds are the reason the plant has been the subject of scientific research for years. Within academia, researchers are investigating, among other things, how these substances bind to receptors and how this compares to other tropical plants.
- Kratom contains over 50 different alkaloids!
The modern Renaissance
Since around 2010, kratom has been rediscovered online on forums and blogs. On platforms like Reddit, the plant is often discussed in comparison to coffee and other unusual herbs and plants. This has given kratom a place of renewed interest in the subculture surrounding natural research substances.
DisclaimerKratom is intended for research purposes only and not for humanmpt. All information in this article is for educational and historical purposes onl
