Kava Kava: Helps Alleviate Stress, Anxiety & Muscle Cramps

• Helps alleviate stress & anxiety
• Relaxes muscles
• Relieves cramps & muscle spasms
• Assists with healthy sleep patterns

What is Kava Kava?

Kava Kava is an herb native to the South Pacific islands and has been used for years to relieve stress, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness and menopause discomfort.

Kava Kava Root in detail

Several rhizome components and lactones have been isolated in the Kava Kava root. Of the fifteen lactones isolated from Kava Kava, there are six major lactones (kavalactones) known to provide psychoactive activity: kawain, methysticin, demethoxy-yangonin, dihydrokawain, dihydomethysicin and yongonin. All kavalactones are physiologically active, though it is the fat-soluble kavalactones derived from Kava Kava resin that have the greatest effect on the central nervous system. Kava Kava also has a direct effect on muscle tension similar to tranquilisers. The activity of the Kava Kava rhizome is related to several arylethylene pyrones similar in structure to myristicin, which is found in nutmeg.

What is Kava Kava used for? 

Kava Kava is a natural and effective sedative that is able to induce a feeling of relaxation, peace and contentment, along with a sharpening of the senses, increased sexual desire and sleep enhancement. In Germany, Kava Kava is used as a nonprescription drug to reduce anxiety and stress. Kava Kava can also be used as a pain relief medicine, in replacement of aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

What scientific studies give evidence to support Kava Kava?

Recent clinical studies have shown that the herb Kava Kava is a safe, non-addictive anti-anxiety medicine that is as effective as anxiety prescriptions containing benzodiazepines, such as Valium. While benzodiazepines tend to promote lethargy and mental impairment, Kava Kava has been shown to improve concentration, memory and reaction time. Kava Kava has been clinically demonstrated as a means of achieving a state of relaxation without the adverse side effects of regular anxiety medications.

Pharmacological studies show that Kava Kava's active ingredients, kavalactones, can also be used in the treatment of other bodily ailments including: vaginitis, gonorrhea, menstrual cramps, gout, rheumatism, bronchial congestion, cystitis and prostatitis.