Controversial herbal product kratom seized from two Edmonton stores

A herbal product found to have “narcotic and stimulant-like effects,” and which may pose serious health risks when swallowed or inhaled, has been seized from two Edmonton stores.
The sale of kratom, an extract derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, has not been authorized by Health Canada.
Health Canada is advising consumers “not to swallow or inhale products labeled to contain kratom because of the potential side effects, including liver and