What is Kava Kava?
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Kava Kava is derived from the rhizome, or root, of the plant, kava is from the Pacific Rim and Hawaiian Islands. It is used for anxiety, stress, and insomnia. The kavapyrones, thought responsible for activity, produce skeletal muscle relaxation, non-narcotic anesthesia, and local anesthetic effects.
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How do members experience Kava Kava?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 11 | 1 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 7 | 0 | |
| Promote relaxation | 7 | 2 | |
| Problems concentrating | 2 | 1 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 1 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 1 | |
| Numbness in tongue | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 2 |
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