Kava Kava
Unsafe with pregnancy
This is the act of making a drink from the roots of the kava plant (Piper methysticum). It is taken for religious and general wellbeing purposes
Caution
Moderate use of kava for short periods (1 - 2) months appears to be safe
Side effects may include:
Headaches
Eye problems
Heart problems
Fatigue
Nausea
Rash
Fever
Jaundice
Liver damage
Avoid in:
Parkinson's disease
Depression
Therapy for:
Anxiety
Stress
Poor sleep
ADHD
Epilepsy
Migraines
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Muscle pains
Sexual enhancement
Wound healing
Comments
It is banned in many countries; check your local guidelines
It is available as tablets, capsules, powdered or as ready-made tea
It is a social drink similar to the manner in which alcohol is used in western societies
Kava has been used for thousand of years by the Pacific Island populations
Unsafe with diabetes
Unsafe with children
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