Kava root is used for its calming effects, mental clarity, and sociability, but kava leaves and tips are poisonous. It is important to obtain pure, organically grown kava root to avoid liver problems. Kava can impair judgment, making it dangerous to operate machinery or drive. Excessive consumption can lead to dry skin, shortness of breath, and minor blood disorders.
The most common kava effects include a euphoric state, relaxation of the mind and muscles, calmed nerves, mental clarity, dreamless sleep, and a more sociable state of mind. It is the root of the plant that is used to make various preparations used in the folk medicine practiced by the native populations of the Pacific islands. Kava leaves and tips are poisonous.
People interested in experiencing these effects are advised to carefully research the sources from which they can obtain this botanical to ensure they are receiving pure, organically grown kava root. If even small amounts of kava leaves or tops are mixed with the root, unexpected and very unpleasant effects of kava can be experienced, because these parts of the plant contain substances that are toxic to the liver. When supplements in any form contain the leaves or top, liver problems could be added to the list of common kava effects. However, liver problems are not common if only the recommended part of the plant is used: the root.
Despite kava’s ability to increase mental clarity, driving a vehicle or operating machinery while under the influence of kava is considered potentially dangerous. Although kava can help produce mental clarity, it can also impair one’s judgment, which is obviously undesirable while operating machinery or driving a vehicle. Many people find it interesting to know that some herbalists and natural food and drink advocates consider kava to be an all-natural and healthy alternative to alcoholic beverages. However, that does not mean that kava’s effects include producing even a mild state of intoxication.
Most people want to experience the effects of kava to help them participate in situations and events that are stressful for them. Such events include going to a job interview, giving a speech in front of a crowd, taking a test at school, or even going to sleep if nightmares are anticipated. A significant number of people rely on the effects of kava instead of taking prescription antidepressant medications.
Kava effects can really be called side effects when supplements or tea are ingested in excessively high amounts, especially over long periods of time. Dry skin, shortness of breath, and minor blood disorders can develop when kava is consumed in excess, even when only the root is used. People who wish to experience the more common stress and anxiety relief effects of kava are encouraged to inquire about how the botanical is used in folk medicine. This knowledge will help them better understand some of the rare effects that may be experienced.
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