A review of studies using the herb kava to combat anxiety has
reported some positive results and only mild adverse events, giving
a much-needed boost to the herb's record despite the need for
longer safety and efficacy trials.
The only way to convince European governments on the safety and
efficacy of kava kava and to restore the industry in the South
Pacific is to conduct clinical studies and look further into the
mechanism, says expert on herbal safety...
The controversial herbal ingredient kava, kava is once again in the
news when the UK Food Standards Agency this week announced that it
is seeking views on draft regulations that would result in the
removal from sale of food products...
The UK Food Standards Agency is the latest European food safety
agency to advise its citizens to avoid the herbal ingredient kava
kava, joining France, Switzerland and Germany.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating whether the
use of dietary supplements containing kava (also known as kava kava
or Piper methysticum) is associated with liver toxicity.
