Kava | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
These studies have been used to treat short-term anxiety. Results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Kafa
Latin name
Piper methysticum
Common names
Kafa
foreign names
Piper methysticum
The group
Piperaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Pacific Islands
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Piperaceae family, the scientific name Piper methysticum is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Roots and rhizome
chemical components
Cavalactones
Properties and medical uses
These studies have been used to treat short-term anxiety.
Results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the roots and rhizomes may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary radically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It has been linked to serious liver damage; do not combine with alcohol or sedatives.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Pacific Islands
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Piper methysticum are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Pacific Islands.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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