Saturday, October 24, 2009

Kava Kava

Recommended for

  • Depresses the central nervous system.
  • Produces skin pigmentation. Miscellaneous information: Is used to make a fermented liquor. Sedative effect is very mild.

    Unproven benefits

    • Is used as a sedative for anxiety disorders.
    • Induces restful sleep.
    • Treats fatigue.
    • Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of urine produced.
    • Is used as a genito-urinary antiseptic.
    • Treats coughs.

    Precautions

    • Don't take if you: Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.
    • Consult your doctor if you: Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
    • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.
    • Breast-feeding: Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
    • Infants and children: Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.
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