Traditional preparations of kava (Piper methysticum) inhibit the growth of human colon cancer cells

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"Our results show that traditional kava, alone or combined with sea hibiscus, displays activity against human cancer cells and indicate it will be worthwhile to develop and further analyze these preparations to prevent and treat colon and other cancers. Our findings suggest it is important to examine the activity of plants in the form that people consume them."

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*cough*

 

[Jerome]

Sea hibiscus? Is this a traditional kava chaser?

 

[Kava Time]

Sea hibiscus? Is this a traditional kava chaser?

Sea hibiscus is used as strainer for fijian traditional preparation of kava

 

[Jerome]

Sea hibiscus is used as strainer for fijian traditional preparation of kava

Well that makes more sense. Thanks!