So many veterans suffer from post traumatic stress disorder and depression. Opioid-like adverse effects have been observed and include constipation, dry mouth and loss of appetite 74. There have also been reports of patients suffering from intra-hepatic cholestasis after two weeks of kratom use 71 and seizure and coma 75,76 which might result from opioid mitrascience agonist action of the major components in kratom.

On March 30, 2018, the FDA issued Triangle Pharmanaturals of Las Vegas, Nevada a Notification of Opportunity to Initiate a Voluntary Recall." The FDA allowed the company 24 hours to respond to the notice; however, Triangle chose not to voluntarily recall their kratom products within the allotted time frame.

Meanwhile, higher dose of 21 to 50 grams the plant's leaves bring sedative-like effects; making its user resistant to emotional and physical pain, be in pleasurable feeling, feel and look calm, and have pleasant daydreaming. Singh D, et al. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) dependence, withdrawal symptoms and cravings in regular users.

The plant itself, which resembles a leafy green tree, grows to a stately height as tall as 30 feet. However, also keep in mind that the sunlight doesn't directly affect the plant as this can cause dehydration of the soil. Kratom is a tropical plant grown best in warmer and humid weather conditions.

As the US struggles with an opioid addiction, fuelled by prescription painkillers and street drugs like heroin and fentanyl, kratom is legal in 43 states. Water your plants when the soil just starts to dry out. Kratom trees are so temperature sensitive that even pouring cold water on them can cause them to whither, so be sure to use warm water to water them especially if the kratom trees are still youthful.