Kratom, the natural supplement made from a tropical tree scientifically known as Mitragyna Speciosa and a relative of the coffee plant, has acquired a more-than-ever legal status: its production, distribution and sale will now be regulated through the Senate Bill signed and turned into law by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.
The initiative, modeled after the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) legislation passed in several other states, will help people with opioid addiction or pain-killer dependence to overcome their condition. It is also said to increase energy and can be consumed in capsules or beverages.
