Kava

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