Piper methysticum (Kava-Kava)

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Introduction

A robust, well-branched perennial shrub with heart-shaped leaves.

Uses

Traditional use:

Current uses:

Contraindications

No safety data in pregnancy

Dosage

Monitor

liver function tests[4]

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

References

  1. Victoria Rand, UCSF Fresno Lecture, 10/7/98
  2. Volz et al, Pharmacopsychotherapy, 1997
  3. Prescriber's Letter 8(3):16 2001
  4. 4.0 4.1 Prescriber's Letter 8(8):48, 2001
  5. Prescriber's Letter 9(1):6, 2002
  6. Kava Linked to Liver Damage http://www.nccam.nih.gov/health/alerts/kava/
  7. FDA Consumer Advisory KAVA-CONTAINING DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERE LIVER INJURY http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/addskava.html
  8. 8.0 8.1 Geriatrics at your Fingertips, 13th edition, 2011 Reuben DB et al (eds) American Geriatric Society
  9. 9.0 9.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 18, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2018

Patient information

Piper methysticum (Kava-Kava) patient information