What is Kavalactone?

Kavalactone is an active ingredient in Kava roots, which contains chemicals dihydrokawain, methysticum and kawain. The Kava plant is originally from the Pacific and is often used in ceremonial drinks and for healing purposes. Cavalactone can help reduce anxiety, insomnia, depression and can promote a general relaxed condition and a sense of well -being. The powder root is also available in the form of a pill and cavallactons are sometimes insulated in liquid. Cavalactones have a numbing effect, so after drinking tea they solidify lips, mouth and tongue. Kava root is sometimes used in topical creams and gels because of this numbing effect. These mixtures should contain 30 to 70 percent of cavalacon for maximum efficiency and safety. In people with health problems and patients taking other medicines, doses may need to be changed. Children should not drink Kava tea or use other cavalacon -containing products if their doctors order it.

This substance has muscle and sedative effects. This may be dangerous if used in driving or operation of a potentially dangerous machine. Receiving other sedatives or drinking alcohol at the same time as Kava use can increase drowsiness.

One of the greatest concerns about Kava preparations and caalactones is the potential of liver damage. Kava products are forbidden in some countries, including Canada, Germany and Switzerland, for these concerns. People with liver disease or who use other medicines that could damage the liver, such as acetaminophen, erythromycin, simvastatin afluconazole, should not use products containing kava or kavalactone.

Some studies have shown liver damage within a few months of using Kava, so the herb should not be used for more than two months at a time without at least four -week breaks. Patients who regularly use Kava or use products with cavalacons for medical purposes should be carefully monitored ifThese are signs of liver damage. Kava should also prevent pregnant and breastfeeding women and patients suffering from Parkinson or epilepsy because the herb worse for tremor and seizures.