7-Hydroxymitragynine, commonly abbreviated as 7OH, is a naturally occurring alkaloid found in trace amounts within the Mitragyna speciosa plant, also known as kratom. Despite its low presence in the raw leaf, it is one of the most potent active components responsible for kratom’s opioid-like effects.
Most kratom users rely on the full spectrum of plant alkaloids. 7OH is extracted and isolated in products like tablets, tinctures, and powders. This results in:
Faster onset and shorter duration
Stronger effects per milligram
Less variability in effect compared to raw leaf kratom