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Kava
Piper methysticum
also known as Kava-kava, Awa, Ava
Moderate (anxiety) — but real safety concerns
A Pacific Island ceremonial root with strong anxiety-relief evidence — but liver injury risk has led to bans in several countries.
- Strong evidence for short-term anxiety relief
- Modulates GABA receptors without sedation in low doses
- Used ceremonially across the Pacific for centuries
- Comparable to anxiolytic drugs in some trials
Active in Kavalactones (kavain, methysticin, dihydrokavain).
Liver injury risk — banned in several countries
Avoid with any liver condition or hepatotoxic drugs
Avoid alcohol and acetaminophen with kava
Use caution with sedatives and Parkinson's medications
Avoid in pregnancy and nursing
Limit continuous use to 4 weeks
Use only roots (aqueous extracts) — not leaves or stems
Research
- Green analytical method development and validation for Flavokawain A using RP-HPLC in bulk and in-house tablet dosage forms.
- Increase in Poison Center Reports Linked to Kratom-Containing Kava Products - National Poison Data System, United States, 2000-2025.
- Kava-potentiated Withdrawal in Persons Using Multiple Substances: A Case Series of Kava and Kratom Co-ingestion.
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The curious few.
50 founding spots left
Know what you're putting in your body.
158 herbs, nutrients, and compounds. What the science says, what tradition knew, and what to watch for. Founding members keep this running.
$60 /year
Founding rate — locked for life. Regular price after launch: $96/year.
- ✓ Full access to all 158+ entries
- ✓ Print-ready reference card for every herb
- ✓ Monthly curated set — 5 herbs, one body system
- ✓ The Sunday Letter — weekly research digest
- ✓ Bookmarks synced across devices
- ✓ Founding rate locked forever
Cancel any time. No questions asked.