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Kava, once used more ceremonially, is now becoming more popular in Western societies due to its positive psychoactive qualities. A growing portion of these new western users seek kava for its poss … read more

This study from 2003 was a meta-analysis of clinical studies using HAMA scores to assess the treatment of anxiety. They analyzed 7 clinical trials using the HAMA scale. This study demonstrated sig … read more

Throughout the South Pacific kava has become a ritualistic part of daily life for many, and plays a major ceremonial and social role in many island nations. Today we’re going to focus on Tonga and … read more

Alcohol, Kava, Mast Cells, DAO, and Histamine Intolerance.Kava has been known to cause a rare allergic type reaction in some individuals. This leads to flushing, itching, and hive formation on the … read more

In this study from 2001, researchers tested the Hawaiian cultivars Mahakea, Nene, Moi, and non-native ISA for binding affinities to central nervous system receptors. For the purpose of this fact … read more