Common Name: Kava Kava root Powder or Cut/sifted
Latin Name: Piper methysticum
Other Names: Kava, awa, kew
Parts used: Rhizomes and roots
Family: Piperaceae (pepper family)
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About: Kava has been used in the South Pacific as beer is used in the United States; as a mild intoxicant. A very popular aid for anxiety and stress. Kava contains compounds called kavalactones which may be responsible for easing muscle tension and clearing the mind for "higher consciousness".
Therapeutic uses: Relaxation, pain reliever, anti-anxiety, tension, memory
WARNING: Do not use if you have been diagnosed with liver disease or have a history of liver disease
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