Kava Kava
Description
Kava Kava or Kava, is a tall, leafy shrub that is native to the South Pacific. It has recently begun to be used in westernized societies as an Herb.
Botanical Name
Piper methysticum
Kava Kava is from the Pepper (Piperaceae) family.
Parts Used
Dried and peeled Rhizome and Roots usually consumed as an infusion.
Health Benefits of Kava Kava
Cardiovascular System
Kava Kava may stimulate Blood Circulation.
Detoxification
Kava Kava may prevent the deposition of Lipofuscin in the body's cells (due to the Kavain content of Kava Kava).
Metabolism
Kava Kava may help to reduce Fatigue (due to Pyrones). [1]
Musculoskeletal System
Kava Kava may relax the Muscles.
Nervous System
Kava Kava alleviates Anxiety (due to Pyrones in Kava Kava). [2]
Kava Kava may be an effective adjunct for the treatment of Epilepsy (due to the mild anticonvulsant effects of Kava Kava) (it should be noted that Kava Kava’s anticonvulsant effects are not strong enough for it to be used as a singular therapy for the treatment of Epilepsy). [3]
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