Kava Kava: sedative, muscle relaxant, diuretic
Kava Kava
This herb, a member of the pepper family, grows as a bush in the South Pacific. Explorer Captain James Cook, who gave this plant the botanical name of "intoxicating pepper", first discovered kava kava. Kava kava has been used for over 3,000 years for its medicinal effects as a sedative, muscle relaxant, diuretic, and as a remedy for nervousness and insomnia. The botanical has been used in parts of the South Pacific at traditional social gatherings as a relaxant. The roots can be made into a beverage that is comparable to popular cocktails in our culture. In Germany, kava kava is commonly used to reduce anxiety. Kava kava was first mentioned in scientific records in 1886, and it is gaining popularity in the US for its relaxing effects.
More recently, kava kava has also gained popularity with the natives of Hawaii, Australia and New Guinea where it is also used for its calming properties. Kava kava has also effective to soothe muscle tension as in PMS. Topically, kava kava has a alagesic effect. Recent clinical studies have shown that the herb kava kava is safe, non-addictive, anti-anxiety and has been shown to improve concentration, memory, and reaction time for people suffering from anxiety. Kava kava has been clinically demonstrated as a means of achieving a state of relaxation without the adverse side effects.
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