Kava Kava Extract

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Kava Kava Extract
Active Ingredient: kavalactones
Specification: 30%
Test Method: HPLC

A member of the pepper family, kava ( or kava-kava) is a natural tranquilizer that soothes jangled nerves and eases anxiety with few of the mind-dulling effects of prescription relaxants. Its Latin name, Piper methysticum, means " intoxicating pepper, " and indeed, on the South Pacific islands where it is grown, kava is made into a traditional beverage that is drunk at ceremonies and on social occasions--as alcohol is in other societies--to relax people and induce a sense of well-being.
Doctors in Europe have long prescribed kava as a gentle alternative to prescription tranquilizers. But things are changing quickly. Recent news about kava has not been good. In Europe, approximately 40 reports of liver damage among kava users have surfaced over the past two years. Six of these people required liver transplants, and the three died. This was sufficient evidence for the governments of Germany and Switzerland to call for an immediate ban on kava products; Canada and Great Britain shortly followed suit.
In Europe, herbal therapies are carefully monitored by governmental agencies comparable to the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) . This situation is quite different in the United States. Here, most herbs can be taken without physician supervision, and problems may never get reported at all. Because the FDA classifies kava as a nutritional supplement rather than a drug, the agency can' t act on " adverse event" reports from physicians by recalling it. Rather the FDA simply issues a " warning, " which it has done in the case of kava.
The lack of medical supervision regarding herbal therapies is currently reflected in the U.S. data on kava, with only a single case reported so far: a woman who developed liver failure while using the herb. Given the widespread use of kava, it is statistically quite likely that more people had or even still have kava-induced liver toxicity but remain unaware of it. When abnormalities in liver function do occur with kava, they usually clear up within weeks of discontinuing the herb.
Herbalists in the United States seem to be divided equally about the use of kava. One group recommends no official withdrawal of the herb, but carefully considered use instead. Cautions would include taking the herb for no more than one month, not exceeding dosage recommendations, and avoiding it altogether if there is pre-existing liver disease or if drinking alcohol or taking any medication associated with liver toxicity. They contend that combining kava, acetaminophen( Tylenol) , and alcohol would be an extremely dangerous mix, for example. Other herbalists are willing to abandon kava altogether and recommend alternative relaxing herbs such as valerian, passionflower, chamomile, and the amino acid GABA ( gamma aminobutyric acid) .
Health Benefits
Kava' s active ingredients are found in the plant' s dense, fleshy roots ( some weigh up to 22 pounds) , which contain kavalactones and other components that can have a therapeutic effect. Scientists believe that kava works by acting on the limbic system, an ancient part of the brain that controls emotions, among its other functions. Unlike prescription tranquilizers, kava doesn' t appear to dull the mind, and, according to some studies, it can even improve alertness and reaction time. Before the current warnings, European physicians prescribed it frequently because it' s generally not addictive, and those who take it aren' t likely to build up a tolerance to it.
Specifically, kava may help to:

Ease stress-induced anxiety and panic. Several studies have shown that kava is very useful for relieving anxiety and the symptoms associated with it, such as nervousness, restlessness, and dizziness. It can also relieve the heart palpitations and intense periods of anxiety associated with panic attacks.
Combat anxiety associated with depression. Kava can be used alone, or with St. John' s wort, ginkgo biloba, or 5-HTP to relieve anxiety in those with mild to moderate depression.
Induce sleep in people with insomnia. Insomniacs often find that kava relaxes them sufficiently to enable them to fall asleep. Kava is often rotated with other sedating herbs, such as chamomile, passionflower, and valerian.
Relieve muscle aches and chronic pain. Kava is thought to have muscle-relaxing properties, and may therefore help reduce muscle spasms. Proponents suggest it can be useful in treating the chronic muscle pain and stiffness associated with fibromyalgia.
Calm those trying to stop smoking or drinking. Kava has a relaxing effect on those trying to stop tobacco or alcohol use.
Control epileptic seizures. In cases where stress and anxiety are known to trigger epileptic attacks, kava may serve to prevent seizures as effectively as certain prescription anticonvulsants. Never stop or reduce the dosage of a prescription medication without consulting your doctor first, however.
Improve recovery from stroke. Very early studies indicate that kava may help stroke patients recover by minimizing the amount of permanent brain damage that can occur.
Note: Kava has also been found to be useful for a number of other disorders, many of which have been linked to anxiety and stress. For a complete list of these ailments, see our Dosage Recommendations Chart for Kava.
tina@ organic-herb.com

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