Kava (Piper Methysticum)

Identification
Generic Name Kava (Piper Methysticum)
Brand Name

Indication
Cold No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Dyspepsia No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Low Back Pain Rheumatism No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Rheumatic Fever No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Acute Stress Disorder No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Asthma No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Cluster Headache No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Fungal Urinary Tract Infections No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Generalized Anxiety Disorder No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Gonorrhea No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Headache No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Menopause No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Migraine No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Occupational Asthma No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Rheumatoid Arthritis No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Tension Type Headache No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Tuberculosis No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Urinary Retention No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Adjustment Sleep Disorder No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Anxiety Disorder No Recommendation Very Low Evidence Acute Stress Reaction No Recommendation Very Low Evidence

Condition Contra-Indication
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Other Contra-Indication

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Contra-Indication
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Class Contra-Indication

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We have incomplete side-effect data.

Side Effects

Efficacy of Kava as an Alternative Medicine According to GRADE* Ranking [1, 2, 3]:

WARNING: In rare cases, kava may lead to liver failure and other life threatening problems. The FDA warns that those who have had liver problems, or are on medications which may affect the liver, patients should check with their doctors before taking Kava. Other side effects include headache, upset stomach, drowsiness, weight loss, bloody urine, and muscle weakness.

Recommendation: No recommendation (There is insufficient evidence to support claims that Kava helps treat any of the above conditions. More studies are needed.)

Grade of Evidence: Very low level of evidence

References:
1. 1. Ades T, Alteri R, Gansler T, Yeargin P, "Complete Guide to Complimentary & Alternative Cancer Therapies", American Cancer Society, Atlanta USA, 2009

2. http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=SP05005.pdf

3. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/kava

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