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Kava’s Traditional Medicinal Uses: What Research Says
Kava’s traditional medicinal uses and what research says about kavalactones.
Kava and Liver Safety: What the Research Actually Found
Kava and Liver Safety: What the Research Actually Found Understanding the Origins of Kava Liver Concerns The conversation surrounding kava and liver safety began in earnest in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in Europe. During this time, several nations, including Germany, Switzerland, and Canada, implemented bans on kava due to growing concerns about […]
Current Scientific Research on Kava
Current Scientific Research on Kava Current Scientific Research on Kava In recent years, a number of studies have been conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of kava. In fact, from our research and the research conducted by the World Health Organization on the Safety and Hepatotoxicity of Kava, there are now well over 100 […]
Chewing the Roots – Ancient Kava Preparation
Chewing the Roots – Ancient Kava Preparation The tradition of chewing kava roots to prepare for drinking is an ancient practice that has been used by many Polynesian and Melanesian cultures for thousands of years. The process of chewing kava roots is known as “tudei” in some languages, and it is considered to be a […]
A Brief History of Kava
A Brief History of Kava A Brief History of Kava Kava I. Introduction A. Definition of Kava Kava B. Historical significance of Kava Kava C. Purpose of the term paper II. Pre-Colonial History of Kava Kava A. Origin and spread of Kava Kava B. Traditional uses of Kava Kava C. Cultural and religious significance of […]
Kava Safety and Side Effects
Kava Safety and Side Effects Something on peoples minds when they hear about kava is this: “Is Kava safe?” The TLDR is simple: YES! Kava has a 3000-year safety record. Kava only started to see negative information about it in the early 2000s. This was the same time that pharmaceutical companies began to take notice […]
True Kava Side Effects
True Kava Side Effects When discussing true kava side effects, there is a lot of noise surrounding the topic. The World Health Organization, recognized as the definitive authority on international health issues, clearly stated: “There is no link to liver damage with water-based root extracts of Kava Kava.” In their Summary in their exhaustive 2007 […]
Is Kava Safe?
Is Kava Safe? As we strive to be the best internet resource we can regarding all things kava, we get the question “Is kava safe?” all the time. There’s a general bias in Western civilization to regard the exotic or unfamiliar as dangerous, even when—as with kava—there are abundant studies demonstrating its general safety when […]
Is Kava Safe for Children?
This is a question we’ve been asked more times than we have Kava plants. Is Kava safe for children? Instead of offering an opinion, let me first offer a few statistics. Kava has been prescribed safely to kids in Europe for decades. Families throughout Oceania allow their children to consume Kava. Kava affects children and teens the same way it affects adults. There have been no long-term effects reported in children who consume Kava. In Germany Kava is often prescribed instead of Prozac to children. This isn’t to say that we advocate starting to give Kava to your kids. As with everything we share here, it’s best to get an informed doctor’s opinion regarding Kava. Anyone can ask any doctor about Kava, but not every doctor is familiar with Kava beyond a few paragraphs they read in a medical journal or on WebMD. But to get to the heart of the matter, I asked friends who allow their children to safely consume Kava, as well as the kids themselves.