Overview

Most noted for its anti-anxiety and social lubricant activity.

Contraindicated in Parkinson's disease; it may increase the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, possibly due to competition with dopamine [Schelosky1995]

Authority

Family: Piperaceae
Standard Botanical Name: Piper methysticum
Standard Common Name: Kava
Author: G. Forst.
References: [HoC2000, pg 114]

Other Common Names

  • Awa [Herbs of Commerce]
  • Kava kava [Herbs of Commerce]
  • Kava pepper [Herbs of Commerce]
  • Yangona [Herbs of Commerce]

References