What do You need to Know About Kava?

What do You need to Know About Kava?

Nowadays, Kava is a hot wellness trend thanks to its anti-anxiety properties—but this controversial supplement is banned in several countries. And here's what you need to know.

Maybe you've seen a kava bar popping up in your neighborhood (they're starting to appear in places like Boulder, CO, Eugene, OR, and Flagstaff, AZ).
But Kava isn't as common as, say, CBD, so you may not be familiar with what it is.

What Is Kava?

This is an herb derived from the roots of the Piper methysticum plant, which is a member of the nightshade family of plants, says Habib Sadeghi, D.O., osteopathic doctor in Agoura Hills, CA.
Kava has been postulated to be a substance that can promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and induce sleep.

What do You need to Know About Kava?
Though Kava used in modern homeopathy and supplementation, it has a rich history stemming from the South Pacific islands, where the piper methysticum plant grows. Kava is been used for centuries [in that region] as a ceremonial tea.

Fast facts about kava:

Kava has a strong flavor. Kava's pungent, a little astringent, and bitter.
Kava —the active compound in kava—act as a pain reliever, muscle relaxant, and anti-convulsant.
It is banned in France, Switzerland, Canada, and the UK, and in the U.S., the FDA has issued an advisory that using kava may lead to liver injury.

What Are the Benefits of Kava?

Why do people take it? Kava has been some evidence that it can help with other health woes as well: reduce anxiety, treat urinary conditions, reduce insomnia,...