Kava

Kava

Kava (Piper methysticum) is a plant in the Piperaceae family, which is native to the South Pacific islands

Origin:

Plant-Based

Source:

Itself

Category:

Herbs, Roots & Barks

Age range:

18-60, >60

Toxicity:

May be toxic in high doses

Kava Helps With

• Anxiety
• Depression

Outcomes

Consistency of proof

Strength of Effects

Scientific articles

Anxiety

1 / 2 / 3

Depression

1 / 2

Kava and Anxiety

Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. It can be triggered by a specific situation and not last long – which is very common and ok – or it can be a generalized disorder (which is considered a illness) that can bring harm to everyday life and also cause other conditions like depression.

Kava and Depression

Depression is a chronic and recurrent psychiatric condition that produces mood changes characterized by deep sadness, mood swings, loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.