Piper methysticum
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Piper methysticumbelongs to Piperaceae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Kava.
Pharmacological Actions
No pharmacological Action information is available for Piper methysticum.
Indications
The Indications of Whole Herb of Piper methysticum are Thirst, Stiff Neck, Headache, Migraine, Hypertension, High Blood Pressure, Alcoholism, Diarrhea, Angina pectoris, Allergies, Inadequate measles.
No Contra Indication information is available for Piper methysticum.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Piper methysticum.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Piper methysticum.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Piper methysticum.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Root | 9.000g/day - 15.000g/day | |
Herb's Description
Piper methysticum. Piper methysticum is a slow-growing, vine-like perennial shrub. It grows best between 300 and 500 metres above sea level. It can reach a height of 7 metres (23 feet), although I height of 3 metres is far more common.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of Pacific/Polynesian Islands
Substitutes
No information regarding Piper methysticum's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Piper methysticum's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Piper methysticum's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In recommended amounts, the only reported side effect from kava use are mild gastrointestinal disturbance in some people. Long-term consumption of very high doses of the herb may turn the skin yellow temporarily.If this occurs,people should simply discontinue the herb use. In rare cases, an allergic skin reaction, such as rash, may occur.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Piper methysticum. (work in progress)