Kava
Anxiety and tension
Anxiety and tension
Overview
Anxiety and tension
Latin name : Piper methysticum
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Racine
- Preparation Forms
- extrait sec, gelule
- Active Compounds
- kavalactones, kavapyrones
Therapeutic Properties
- Anxiolytic
- Muscle relaxant
- Sedative
Recommended Dosage
100-200 mg kavalactones/day
Contraindications
- Liver disease
- Alcohol
- Hepatotoxic drugs
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended