The FDA is again warning consumers about the dangers of kratom. This compound has not been approved for the treatment or cure of opiod use disorder and withdrawal symptoms. And the agency has received “concerning reports” about the use of kratom. Kratom is an extract from the leaves of an evergreen tree that grows in Southeast Asia.
The FDA is actively evaluating all scientific information about this compound and is warning consumers not to use kratom or essential oils. The agency recently sent five warning letters to companies that are selling this product: Herbsens Botanicals, Klarity Kratom, Kratom Exchange, Omni Consumer Products LLC d/b/a/ YoKratom, and MONQ, LLC.
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