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Kava Kava Root Extract
by Gaia Herbs
4 Fluid Ounces

Liquid Extract - Single Herb

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Kava Kava Root Liquid Extract

Scientific Name: Piper methysticum
Common Name: Kava Kava

Can’t sleep? Need to relax? Stressed out? And you haven’t tried Kava yet?

Since its introduction, Kava Kava Root users have raved over this nutritionally sedative herb, and its ability to encourage a natural state of relaxation. It gets its power from high concentrations of kavalactones present in the plant’s thick roots.*

Supports Normal Relaxation from Tension Brought on by Daily Stress*
Promotes Muscular and Nerve Relaxation*
Encourages a Sense of Emotional Well Being*

Kavalactones have been shown in many studies to promote a calming effect on the body’s limbic system – a region of the brain that regulates emotion. And while it’s always wise to consult a physician before use, Kava appears to be safe when taken as recommended.*

Neccessary Caution:
The US FDA advises that a potential risk of rare, but severe, liver injury may be associated with kava-containing dietary supplements.

Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have or have had liver problems, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or are taking any medication. Stop use and see a doctor if you develop symptoms that may signal liver problems, including jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) and brown urine.

Other nonspecific symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, light-colored stools, unexplained tiredness, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Not for use by persons under 18 years of age, or by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not for use with alcoholic beverages. Excessive use, or use with products that cause drowsiness, may impair your ability to operate a vehicle or heavy equipment. Use only as directed on the label.

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Supplement Facts Serving Size: 30 drops

	Amount Per Serving	Daily Value
Kava Kava Root Extract (Piper Methysticum) Whole Plant Standardization supplies 37.5 mg. of Kavalactones per serving	500	**

** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Suggested Use

Take 20-30 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3 times daily between meals.

Warnings

Not for use by persons under 18 years of age, or by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not for use with alcoholic beverages. Excessive use, or use with products that cause drowsiness, may impair your ability to operate a vehicle or heavy equipment. Use only as directed on the label.

Applicable Functions

Fibroidal Detoxification, High Strung Nerves, Lipid Peroxidation, Restlessness (physical)

Related Structure Groups

Central Nervous System

Technical Comments

The exact mechanism of action on the central nervous system is unknown. One recent study found that Kava pyrones mediate effects on GABA-A receptors particularly in the hippocampus and amygdala. It is an approved medicine in many European countries for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It is likely that many chemicals in Kava contribute to the full effects of the herbal medicine.

References:

Piscopo G. Kava Kava. Gift of the Islands. Alt. Med. Rev. 1997; 2(5):355-64.

Voltz HP. Kieser M. Kava Kava Extract WS1490 V. Placebo in anxiety disorders- a randomized placebo- controlled 25 patient outpatient trial. PHAM-Acopsychiat. 1997; 30-25.

Blumenthal, M. et al. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Austin. American Botanical Council; 1998: 156-7.