The Basics On Kava-Kava Extract
What is Kava-Kava Extract?
Extract of the Piper methysticum plant that has soothing properties.
What are other names for Kava-Kava Extract?
EXTRACT OF KAWA, KAVA KAVA, KAVA KAVA EXTRACT, KAWA (PIPER METHISTICUM) EXTRACT, KAWA EXTRACT, PEPPER (PIPER), P. METHYSTICUM, EXT., PIPER METHYSTICUM (KAVA KAVA) EXTRACT, PIPER METHYSTICUM (KAWA) EXTRACT, and PIPER METHYSTICUM EXTRACT
What is Kava-Kava Extract used for?
Kava kava (“kava” for short) contains substances called kavapyrones. They act much like alcohol on your brain, making you feel calm, relaxed, and happy. The plant is also thought to relieve pain, prevent seizures, and relax muscles. You can buy it as an herbal supplement online and in health food stores.
How Kava-Kava Extract is classified
Skin-Soothing, Plant Extracts, Sensitizing
Recommendations for using Kava-Kava Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Kava-Kava Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Kava-Kava Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Kava-Kava Extract from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Kava-Kava Extract
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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