Recent clinical studies have shown that the herb kava is a safe nonaddictive anti-anxiety medicine, and as effective as prescription anxiety agents containing benzodiazepines such as valium. While benzodiazepines tend to promote lethargy and mental impairment, kava has been shown to improve concentration, memory, and reaction time for people suffering from anxiety. Kava has been clinically demonstrated as a means of achieving a state of relaxation without the adverse side effects. Kava is mildly narcotic and produces mild euphoric changes characterized by elevated mood, fluent and lively speech and increased sense of sound. Higher doses can lead to muscle weakness, visual impairment, dizziness and drying of the skin. Long term use of the herb can contribute to hypertension, reduced protein levels, blood cell abnormalities, or liver damage. Alcohol consumption increases the toxicity of the pharmacological constituents. It is not recommended for those who intend on driving or where quick reaction time is required. Kava is the most relaxing botanical herb with exception of the opium poppy. Pharmacological studies show kava kava's active ingredients, kavalactones, produce physical and mental relaxation and a feeling of well being. It has also been used in the treatment of ailments of the genitourinary tract including vaginitis, gonorrhea and menstrual cramps. Kava is a diuretic and an anti-inflammatory, thus useful for gout, rheumatism, bronchial congestion, cystitis and prostatis. It is an effective local anesthetic and pain reliever when applied externally as a liniment. The relaxed state and sharpening of senses also contribute to aphrodisiac effect.
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $2.99| Rating: 10
Pros:
No prescrition needed. Works as well or better than most prescription drugs. Very affordable.
Cons:
Got a lot of bad press from a tainted batch that caused liver damage. The damage was not caused by the kava kava, but from a contaminent from the processing plant.
Kava Kava works VERY well for me, better than valium or tranxene or valerian. And you can't beat the price!!! I order mine online in tablet form here http://www.gslsupplements.com/Herbs.html
but I've heard to drink it in tea works even better. It helps with anxiety and depression, and softens mood swings. I can't recommend it enough.
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