KAVA
| KAVA, Piper methysticum |
| Parts used: Roots and rhizome |
| Constituents: Lactones, Kava pyrones |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Relaxant
Sedative |
Anxiety, insomnia, fear, nervousness, stress, restlessness, muscle relaxant,
menopause associated with anxiety |
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Hypnotic |
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Antidepressant |
Improves mood |
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Antispasmodic |
Muscle tension, pain |
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Anodyne |
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Anti-fungal |
Relaxing to urinary tract |
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Herbal extract,
20-60mL per week |
| Energetics: Bitter, pungent, warm, dry |
| Meridians: kidney, bladder, spleen, heart |
| Caution: Liver disease, tong can get numb, high doses; dry, scaly skin |
| Surgical concerns: May increase sedative effects of anesthesia. Recommendations:
Discontinue at least 24 hours before surgery |
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