| Scientific: | Piper methysticum |
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| Other: | Kava kava |
| Family: | Piperaceae |
CNS
• over-excited states and mood disorders:
- anxiety
- insomnia
- depression
- epilepsy
- obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• neuralgia
- Bell's palsy
- sciatica
- neuropathies
• migraines
Urinary
• pain assocaited with the GU tract
• urinary tract infection (UTI)
• irritable bladder
• interstitial cystitis
• Nervine
• Sedative
• Anxiolytic
• Antispasmodic
• Muscle Relaxant
• Anodyne
• Analgesic (Urinary)
• Antitussive
• Anticonvulsant
• Sialogogue
• Diaphoretic
• Kavalactones
• Liquid extract (1:2): 3-6 ml qd
• Standardized extract: 60-120 mg kavalactones qd
Caution: May induce hepatotoxicity in those with pre-existing liver disease or as a result of certain preparation techniques.
High doses: Kava dermopathy (dry scaling skin).
Pregnancy and lactation: Use with caution.
-Sedatives • may potentiate other related drugs
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