Kratom and Pain Tolerance: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study.
Balasingam Vicknasingam, Weng-Tink Chooi, Azlan Abdul Rahim, Dinesh Sangarran Ramachandram, Darshan Singh, Surash Ramanathan, Nur Sabrina Mohd Yusof, Hadzliana Zainal, Vikneswaran Murugaiyah, Ralitza Gueorguieva, Sharif Mahsufi Mansor, Marek C. Chawarski
Abstract
: Kratom decoction demonstrated a substantial and statistically significant increase in pain tolerance. Further rigorous research on kratom pain-relieving properties and a safety profile is needed.
Topics & Concepts
PlaceboMedicineBlindingRandomized controlled trialAnesthesiaSurgeryAlternative medicinePathologyAlkaloids: synthesis and pharmacologyTraditional and Medicinal Uses of AnnonaceaeChemical synthesis and alkaloids