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Kava, the anxiolytic herb: back to basics to prevent liver injury?

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: The use of the anxiolytic herb kava has caused toxic liver injury in Western countries and economic problems in South Pacific Islands due to tthe regulatory ban on kava. This analysis shows poor quality of kava raw material as a cause for its toxicity and suggests preventative measures by going back to the traditional use of kava for the sake of the patients and the South Pacific economy.

Source: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2010.03775.x

Authors: Rolf Teschke, Jerome Sarris, Xaver Glass, Johannes Schulze

Institutions: Goethe University Frankfurt, Klinikum Hanau, The University of Melbourne, Swinburne University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1546503587

FWCI: 8.634

Cites: 19

Cited by: 32

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