> Supplement Index > Kava Kava / Piper methysticum / Ava / Ava pepper / Awa / Intoxicating pepper / Kawa / Kawa Kawa > Kava Kava General Information Kava Kava Uses & Scientific Evidence For Kava Kava Dosage Information Kava Kava Safety & Interaction Information Buy Kava Kava Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Kava Kava General Information Pacific Islanders have long cultivated Kava for use as a social and ceremonial drink, but they also used it in less formal social settings as a mild intoxicant. Captain James Cook was the first to tell Westerners about the Kava ceremonies of chieftains and village elders on his voyages through the South Seas. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Kava Kava Uses & Scientific Evidence For In 1966, European scientists discovered Kava’s sedative, painkilling, and anticonvulsant properties. Taking high doses of Kava causes muscular relaxation, and at extremely high doses, paralysis without loss of consciousness. The German Commission E recommends Kava for treating nervous anxiety, tension, and agitation. It is also used to relieve stress and reduce insomnia, tension headaches, and alcohol withdrawal. Kava is sometimes used as a local anesthetic. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Kava Kava Dosage Information There are many forms of Kava and the quality varies with each manufacturer. For best results, make sure the Kava is of the best quality. Read and follow product label directions for use. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Kava Kava Safety & Interaction Information Kava Kava is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. If pregnant, nursing or taking a prescription drug, consult a health care practitioner prior to using Kava Kava. Do not exceed recommended dose. Excessive consumption may impair ability to drive or operate heavy equipment. Persons who have liver disease or liver problems, or persons who are taking drug products that can affect the liver, should consult a physician before using Kava-containing supplements. Consumers who use a Kava-containing dietary supplement and who experience signs of illness associated with liver disease should also consult their physician. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Kava Kava Supplements and Products Below

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