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Piper methysticum
Western, Pacific Islander traditional
Modulates GABA receptors, blocks sodium channels, anxiolytic without sedation
70-250mg kavalactones daily
Kavalactones (kavain, dihydrokavain, methysticin)
Hepatotoxicity reported with poor-quality extracts; traditional water extract safer
Tea, tincture, capsule
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
Potentiates CNS depressants, alcohol; may interact with dopamine antagonists
Liver disease; pregnancy; Parkinson's disease; alcohol use
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