Kava
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Summary
Tropical evergreen shrub with large heart-shaped leaves and woody stems. Its thick roots are mashed or ground and made into a cold and bitter-tasting beverage used similarly to alcohol. It has a long history of ritual and recreational use in Pacific Polynesia and is now a common herbal product, used widely by those in certain societies as part of a 'Kava Culture.'
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
- Onset:
- 20-30 minutes
- Duration:
- 3-6 hours
- After-effects:
- 9-18 hours
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Studies & References
- clinical trials show that Kava significantly lowers anxiety compared to placebo - Mosby's Dental Drug Reference Ninth Edition 2010