Can anyone explaine the benefits of Kava?

Question

I have anxiety, and would like an alternative to prescription drugs. I have tried yoga, and relaxing on my own, but my attacks can get too intense. I have heard about how Kava is a relaxing herb, but would like to hear more or if anyone is currently using Kava, also where would be the best place to get Kava. Thanks!

Answer 1

In the Western world, kava is used as a herbal remedy to ease the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.

On 15 February 2006, the Fiji Times and Fiji Live both reported that researchers at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, and the Laboratoire de Biologie Moleculaire du Cancer in Luxembourg had discovered kava was effective in the treatment of ovarian cancer and leukaemia. Kava compounds inhibited the activation of a nuclear factor that led to the growth of cancer cells. Aberdeen University had published its findings in the journal, The South Pacific Journal of Natural Science, that kava methanol extracts had been shown to kill leukaemia and ovarian cancer cells in test tubes. The kava compounds were shown to work selectively, passing healthy cells by and targeting only cancerous cells.

Fiji Kava Council Chairman Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo welcomed the findings, saying that they would boost the kava industry. For his part, Agriculture Minister Ilaitia Tuisese called on the researchers to help persuade members of European Union to lift their ban on kava imports.

Answer 2

From what I understand its an Herbal version of Valium

if your experiencing anxiety then give it a try or go see a professional..Comming from someone who see`s a shrink, I have my doubts about them.....Mine has`nt really hit the nail on the head yet....I`m still as bad as I ever was,after taking all these perscripion meds.

Answer 3

kava is of many typs its not made one herb but of many it will be usefull to u but first u must make sure of its ingredients and that u r not allergic to them.