Kava
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Kava (also known as Kava-Kava, or Piper methysticum) is a crop that grows in the Western Pacific.[1] The roots of the plant have demonstrated medicinal effects.
Uses
- Sleep aid[2]
- Calming, relaxation, stress management
- Anxiolytic (to treat anxiety)[citation needed]
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References
- ↑ "What Is Kava Kava?". WebMD. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
- ↑ Gyllenhaal, Charlotte; Merritt, Sharon L.; Peterson, Sara Davia; Block, Keith I.; Gochenour, Tom (June 1, 2000). "Efficacy and safety of herbal stimulants and sedatives in sleep disorders". Sleep Medicine Reviews. 4 (3): 229–251. doi:10.1053/smrv.1999.0093. ISSN 1087-0792.
