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Evidence supporting these claims is mixed, and overuse of this traditional herbal remedy may cause liver damage.1
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1.—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 June 2025 Kratom is a traditional herbal remedy from Southeast Asia that proponents say has potential for a variety of uses, including as a stimulant or pain reliever, or as treatment for depression, anxiety and opioid withdrawal.—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 31 May 2025 Ginseng has a centuries-long history as an herbal remedy for all sorts of health concerns — some proven, others murky — that range from reducing fatigue to improving memory.—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
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