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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Cava is produced from the root of a shrub (Piper methysticum), which grows in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is taken in the form of tea or capsules. Active components are kavalactones.
[Adverse effects of cava
Reports of hepatotoxicity and cases of liver failure in Europe have led the Food and Drug Administration to place a warning label on products made from cava, its safety is still under surveillance. When cava is cooked traditionally (like tea) and used in large doses (> 6-12 g of dried root a day) or for a long period (up to 6 weeks), a flaky skin rash (cavadmopathy), changes in blood (macrocytosis, leukopenia) and neurologic changes (torticollis, oculogic crisis, exacerbation of Parkinson's disease, movement disorder). Also, kava can prolong the effect of other sedatives (for example, barbiturates) and affect the quality of driving or other activities that require attention.
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.