Ketum Leaf (Kratom leaf)

A certain tree is getting scientists excited because of its medicinal and drug-related properties. The tree, locally known as Ketum, is found mainly in Perlis and Kedah and the East Cost Peninsular Malaysia ant it also grows in Thailand and the Philippines. Some people have been using its leaves as a drug that can give them a high similar to some types of dadah.Many stalls sell drinks made from ketum leaves and since it is cheap (RM1 a packet), many youths are using it as a substitute for other drugs.