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Kava Root

Kava is made from the root of Piper methysticum, a pepper plant from the South Pacific islands, where it is prepared as a traditional drink. It contains kavalactones.

Also listed as Piper Methysticum, Kava Kava, Organic Kava Root, Kava Extract

Stress & MoodSleepCognition

Effects by health goal

Open an effect to see the studies behind its rating. Bars show the size of the effect; the letter grades the evidence.

Sleep1 effect

Sleep qualitySleepModerateBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Cognition1 effect

Mental EnergyCognitionNo effectFNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

All studies

5 publications are linked to Kava Root, newest first.

Kava for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Review of Current Evidence.2018Kava: A Comprehensive Review of Efficacy, Safety, and Psychopharmacology2011Kava and St. John's Wort: current evidence for use in mood and anxiety disorders.2009Kava extract versus placebo for treating anxiety2003A Systematic Review of the Safety of Kava Extract in the Treatment of Anxiety2002