News Article Kava Root: What is it and Are There Health Benefits?

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When ingested, kava root acts as a depressant on the brain – the Latin name Piper methysticum translates to “intoxicating pepper” – providing a ...

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[PapaCthulu]

There are a few misspelling's and inaccuracies, but I ultimately think that this article is fair generally does a good job introducing kava to the general masses. And yes, they mention liver damage (Oh, the horror!), but fallow it by stating that it is bunk. I go to Germany every three years or so, if I ever get the opportunity to meet the CEO of that pharmaceutical company, I'm giving him a duntz cap.