Story by Bradley Hicks | Arnold Engineering Development Complex | 04.14.2026
In the scientific community, it’s known as Mitragyna speciosa. However, this tropical tree indigenous to Southeast Asia is more commonly referred to as kratom. Although its usage in its native region dates back several centuries, the prevalence of kratom in the U.S. has increased in recent years, finding its way into products sold online and in gas stations and vape shops. The ubiquity of......
