KAVA - KAVA Root Extract

Description

KAVA - KAVA Root Extract

In modern herbalism, kava is best-known and well-studied as an herb that addresses acute stress responses, nervous and social anxiety, insomnia, and some causes of nausea.

Among the many physical imbalances it has been used to address are anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, genitourinary infection, asthma, obesity, headache, parasitic and fungal infections, and leprosy (Tierra, n.d.).

Many other studies have shown it to be notably relaxing without causing negative cognitive effects or physiological dependency, as can develop with chronic alcohol or pharmaceutical anxiolytic use (Gendle et al., 2011; Singh, 1992), making it an effective treatment for a variety of anxiety-related disorders. In fact, kava is a useful adjunctive therapy for people who are benzodiazepine-dependent.

Why we chose to use an oil extraction?

It has been said "Perhaps the best solvent for kava...is saliva (mcdonald, n.d.)".

We have transformed the the way in which this particular extraction is taken by preserving the freshly ground root in the oil. Then upon dropping 1ml (1/5 of a teaspoon) under your tongue, the root powder comes in direct contact with your saliva and sublingual gland.

We have found that by taking the herb in this way it is more bio-available to your system leading to quicker and stronger effects.

Also, we are aware that those that may benefit from the actions of Kava Kava root may otherwise become inflamed by an Alcohol extraction or a glycerin extraction (due to the lye), defeating the entire purpose of holistic health.

INGREDIENTS:

KAVA KAVA ROOT (Piper methysticum)Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Highest Grade, Cold Pressed)

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200mg per 1ml (20 drops)

SIDE EFFECTS / WARNINGS / CONTRAINDICATIONS

Kava may be contraindicated in pregnancy because of the possibility of alkaloid content as well as its potential as a stimulant. In addition, kava may interact with or potentiate dopamine agonists or antagonists, so should not be taken by those also taking L-dopa or other medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease ( Mills and Bone, 2005).

Overuse of large doses of kava can lead to a delayed-type hypersensitivity and induce a particular dermatitis, in which the skin becomes dry, scaly, and hyperpigmented, eventually peeling off (Cook, 1842; Grieve, 1971; mcdonald, n.d.). A dose equivalent to 400mg or more kavalactones daily over a prolonged period has been shown to have this effect, which is reversible upon discontinuing kava (Bastyr University, n.d.). While small doses of kava have a positive effect on cognition and motor skills, larger doses (or frequently taken smaller ones) can cause sedation; for this reason, reasonable caution is advised when driving operating heavy machinery (Mills and Bone, 2005).

References for further education:

*Tierra, M. (n.d.). Kava: Powerful anti-stress herb. Retrieved 4/17/2015 from https://www.planetherbs.com/.../kava-powerful-anti-stress...

*Gendle, M. H., Stroman, A. K., and Mullin, D. P. (2011). Effect of an acute dose of crude kava root extract on problem solving in healthy young adults. The Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism 23(4), pp. 160-163.

*Singh, Y. N. (1992). Kava: An overview. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology 37, pp. 13-45.