Overview
Most noted for its anti-anxiety and social lubricant activity.
Contraindicated in Parkinson's disease; it may increase the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, possibly due to competition with dopamine [Schelosky1995]
Most noted for its anti-anxiety and social lubricant activity.
Contraindicated in Parkinson's disease; it may increase the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, possibly due to competition with dopamine [Schelosky1995]
Family: Piperaceae
Standard Botanical Name: Piper methysticum
Standard Common Name: Kava
Author: G. Forst.
References: [HoC2000, pg 114]
- Awa [Herbs of Commerce]
- Kava kava [Herbs of Commerce]
- Kava pepper [Herbs of Commerce]
- Yangona [Herbs of Commerce]