Kava - Herbs for Stress Relief Kava is one of the most important herbs for stress relief. It is known as Piper methysticum and has been widely used for stress relief and anxiety, cured insomnia, eliminated pain, and restored stamina and the spirit. As an effective diuretic and anti-inflammation, kava can cure many serious illnesses, including urinary tract infection, the pre-menstruation problems, migraine, the digestion problems, cystitis, and bronchial problems like asthma and tuberculosis. And as topical medicine, kava usually used in fungus infection and other skin problems. How kava could be said as herbs for stress relief. The active material inside kava was chemicals which known as kavalactones. This component has gives us calming effect, decrease anxiety, and promote a cheerful mood. What are the benefits of using kava as herbs for stress relief compare to other medicine? Using kava has several benefits than any other sedative medicines. Kava don't disrupt the function of brain's memory which can be caused by benzodiazepine and kava also don't causing physical addiction. You can stop using kava without any side effects, compare to people who are using benzodiazepine for a long term, they will find insomnia, cramps, anxiety and other health problems after stop using them. There is no death report or occur serious problems after using kava. Apart from reducing stress and anxiety, kava is good for insomnia. This herbal is more effective to increase natural sleep cycle than other medicine. Effects of Kava Not everyone reacted in a same manner if used kava. Research shows some people would feel sleepy fast enough, other will have a feeling of calm but don't feel sleepy. But the most effect that people will feel are alertness, follow with feeling of drowsines. Because of this effect it is suggestion that you should consumed kava one hour before sleep time. How do you use kava as herbs for stress relief
Kava are often consumed through preparing kava as an herbal tea, prepared by straining a mixture of water and shredded, pounded, dried root and/or stump. A lot of people find that drink several cups of kava tea can help them have a good night sleep and help them from other sleep disorder. And will help them feeling fresh in the next morning. Other will buy powder root of kava and put it in capsules.
For beginner, a capsule of 60 - 70 mg kavalactones a day, should be enough. but if you don't feel the effects then you can increase the dose the next day until you get the perfect dose. Average people will use between 70 - 140 mg kavalactones, although in some cases where you have serious depression and anxiety, you will need more dozes than that. If you have taken kava to control your stress and anxiety, Many herbalist suggest you take a 2 week rest of every 6 months from consuming kava. This way your body will have change to balance itself. During the 2 week off from using kava you can use valerian or chamomile to help you control your stress and insomnia. Side Effects of Kava There are a number of potential side effects with kava. These include: Stomach upset, Headaches, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Enlarged pupils, Dry mouth, Scaly, dry, yellowed skin , Red eyes and Yellow discoloration of the hair and nails. All of these can be eliminate after you stop drinking kava. The most serious kava side effect is liver damage. Many people dispute the validity of such reports (claiming that these cases of liver damage may be due to something other than kava); however, there have been many such cases in numerous different countries. Several countries have completely banned the use of kava. In the United States, the FDA has issued a warning about possible liver damage due to kava. Precautions Not to be used while pregnant or nursing. Not recommended to be used by those under the age of 18 or those with a pre-existing liver condition. Excessive consumption may impair ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. From Herbs for stress relief back to Natural ways to deal with stress
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