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Kava is a muscle relaxant and anti anxiety herb that has been clinically tested and proven effective. Kava has been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years in Polynesia. Since there is no written ancient history of this area, no one can say when its use began, but we do know kava has been used as a relaxant for centuries. It is often called simply kava. Clinical studies have actually compared kava to prescription anti anxiety medications with reasonably equal results.
A daily dose of about 200 milligrams of kava can be spread over three doses of about 65 milligrams each. The actual amount will vary according to the source, so take a 40- to 70-milligram dose three times daily and see if it helps you through a period of stress and anxiety.
Kava, like most herbs, has not been tested specifically for safety in either large quantities or in normal use over long periods of time. However, its widespread employment over hundreds of years amounts to millions of human years of use with few reports of side effects. It is a physiologically active relaxant, though, and caution is appropriate when using alcohol or any psychoactive medication.
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