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One factor that separates ETHA from other botanical companies is our avid research and development through our own in-house ETHA Lab and through our outside third party partners. Our passion for science and exploration is reflected in all the products we bring to you. Enjoy this experiment we did on kratom tea.
In recent years, kratom herbal tea continues to gain more and more popularity in the natural health community for its potential to naturally support occasional pain and to naturally elevate mood†. As such, we wanted to share a few of our favorite recipes/ways to help you enjoy our favorite superfood.
Christopher R. McCurdy, Ph.D., FAAPS, is a broadly trained medicinal chemist, behavioral pharmacologist and pharmacist whose research focuses on the design, synthesis and development of drugs to treat pain and drug abuse.
For over 20 years, much of his research has focused on opioid, Neuropeptide FF and sigma receptor ligand/probe design, synthesis, pharmacological evaluation and development. He has been successful in discovering unique and selective tools for sigma receptors, NPFF receptors and opioid receptors. He is an internationally recognized expert on Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), that is under investigation for opioid withdrawal syndrome.
