Kratom and Other Mitragynines - The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Opioids from a Non-Opium Source (Hardcover)

Opioids such as morphine, codeine, and oxycodone are extracts or analogs isolated from a single source: the opium poppy. For a long time, it was believed to be nature's only source of opioids. But it now appears that biological diversity has evolved an alternative source of opioid compounds-those derived from the plant Mitragyna speciosa. This plant, known as Kratom in Thailand or Biak-Biak in Malaysia, has long been used locally as treatment for pain, fever reduction, diarrhea, and even depression. Kratom and Other Mitragynines: The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Opioids from a Non-Opium Source presents an introduction to the chemical and biological properties of alkaloids isolated from M. speciosa as well as their synthetic analogs. The book covers various topics including phytochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology. Current research, analgesic effects, and addiction potential are also discussed. As the first extensive text on the basic science and clinical use of Kratom, the book provides readers with a concise yet comprehensive introduction to nature's "other opioid."

General

Imprint:	Apple Academic Press Inc.
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	October 2014
First published:	2015
Editors:	Robert B. Raffa
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	366
ISBN-13:	978-1-4822-2518-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Pharmacology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4822-2518-2
Barcode:	9781482225181

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