Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. It belongs to the coffee family and has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Kratom leaves contain several active compounds, with mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine being the most notable. These compounds interact with the body’s opioid receptors, producing effects similar to both stimulants and sedatives.