Kava-Herbal-Level 3
Kava
What is used for?
*To Reduce- Anxiety, Restlessness, Stress, Depression
*Helps With-Asthma, Sleep, Muscle Spasms, Pain, Rheumatism,
Seizures, Venereal Disease, Wounds
Explanation:
*Member- of the Black Pepper Family
*Side Effects- Vision Problems, Poor Judgement, Changes in
Muscle Tone, Liver Damage
*Continuous Use- Changes in Blood Chemistry, Dry/Flaking/
Discolored Skin, Reddened Eyes, Shortness of Breath,
Weight Loss, Pulmonary Hypertension
Recommend:
*AVOID- Using with Depressants, Alcohol, Nursing Mothers,
During Pregnancy
*Popular Beverage- Feeling of Peace, Euphoric, Sociable
-Served at- Weddings, Funerals, Births, Ceremonial Rites of Passage
-Drink- Prepared from Pulverized Roots, Capsules, Tablets, Extract
-70-240 mg.- Kavapyrone/Day
-90-100 mg.- Dried Kava Extract Three Times/Day for Anxiety
-Freshly Prepared Kava Beverage- 400-900 grams Weekly
What can I do?
*See your Physician- ask if using > 3 Months
*See FFF RD on line for help