Kava Kava

piper methysticum

capsule/extract/bulk

                                                                                   root

  • Mind and Body Relaxant; Natural Pain Killer
  • Safe and Mild Root That Grows Only in the Tropical Forests

As a natural tranquilizer, it vanishes restlessness and nervous anxiety without causing drowsiness.1 Used worldwide to treat insomnia. At the same time, it enhances your ability to think and elevates mood. The pleasant feeling it induces works on several levels, making the herb an ideal substitute for pharmaceutical "nerve pills". Making you calmer, restoresKavaKava peace of mind, gives tranquility and a feeling of well-being, relieving depression. Although it has been described as a narcotic and hypnotic, it is neither hallucinogenic nor stupefying. It is non-additive nor does it cause dependency.

Allowing body and mind to relax facilitates healing, so it is considered that Kava Kava is important to the treatment of cancer, AIDS, or any other life-threatening condition. Helps reduce anxiety and fatigue as well as relaxing twitching heart muscles and calming hysteria.2

Research also suggests that it could be used as a muscle relaxant, an anticonvulsant, a local anesthetic, and as a painkiller. Kava's ability to potentiate pain relief from milder drugs has been the answer for many patients.

Kava Kava's two pain-relieving chemicals (dihydrokavain and dihydromethysticin) are as effective as aspirin, according to The Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients.

Since it also helps relax the uterus, it is used to treat menstrual cramps.

Safety Guidelines: Not to be used by persons under 18. If pregnant, nursing or taking prescription drugs, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Do not exceed recommened dosage. Excessive consumption may impair ability to drive or operate heavy equipment. Not recommended for comsumption with alcoholic beverages.

  • Recommended Dosage

Capsule: One or two capsules two to three times daily on an empty stomach.

  • Read More About It

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1. Volz, H., Pharmacopsychiatry, 1997;30:1-5 
2.  Singh, Y., Journal of Ethonopharmacology, 1992;37:13-45