Die polynesische Arneipflanze Kava. Gut wirksam bei Angstzuständen

Journal/Book: therapeutikon. 1994; 8: 204-211.

Abstract: Kava-medicine are prepared from the roots of Piper methysticum (piper drunkenness). This plant grows in Polynesia and is used to prepare the beverage Kava-Kava by the people since centuries. Kava-Kava ist esteemed by the Polynesia people because of the refreshing and pleasant relaxation. Kava-remedia were introduced in the western medicine since the sixty years, after the relaxing, the sedative and the spasmolytic effects could be demonstrated with Kavapyrons and extracts. By testing the substances with probands the memory and also the sleep disorders were improved; an the other side, the concentration and the reaction Power an the street traffic or at the place of work were not affected. A significant effectiveness could be demonstrated with double blind studies versus placebo and also versus corresponding benzodiazepins against generalized anxiety syndrom and against sleep disorder. A trend to better efficiency, to mood clearing and to more extraverting orientation was established by the patients. In the comments of the studies it was refered the fast beginning of the curative effect.

Keyword(s): Angstzustände

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