Kava-kava: A calming herb from the South Pacific© by Herbs for Health Staff
By many accounts, kava-kava--or simply kava--is an herb on the brink of Western stardom. Manufacturers of herbal products report strong public interest in kava preparations, and articles appearing in the popular press have described kava use and its effects, both good and bad.
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Kava: Is It Safe?© by Hyla Cass MD
The South Pacific herb, Kava Kava, is a best-seller — ranking ninth in retail U.S. sales in mainstream markets in 2000 — based on its proven ability to relieve stress, anxiety and tension. Recently kava has come under the scrutiny of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
American Botanical Council Announces New Safety Information on Kava © by Mark Blumenthal
Herbal experts are advising caution with the use of the popular herb kava. The American Botanical Council (ABC) is suggesting that consumers follow additional precautions when using kava, an herb used for reducing symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Kava--Elixir of the Pacific © by Christopher Hobbs LAc, AHG
Kava is Piper methisticum Forst. from the pepper family, Piperaceae. Depending on the area of the Pacific, Piper methisticum has been called Kava, awa, waka, lawena, or yaqona by the people who have used it perhaps for thousands of years.