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Is Kava (Piper Methysticum) Safe And Effective For Reducing Anxiety In Adult Patients 18-65?, Tamara Mrnjavac
Is Kava (Piper Methysticum) Safe And Effective For Reducing Anxiety In Adult Patients 18-65?, Tamara Mrnjavac
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine is Kava (piper methysticum) safe and effective for reducing anxiety in adult patients 18-65?
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language primary randomized controlled studies published from 2005-2009.
DATA SOURCES: Randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trials comparing Kava and placebo were found using OVID, PubMed, and CINAHL and COCHRANE databases.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Each of the three trials assessed the adverse event of hepatotoxicity and clinical improvement in anxiety symptoms. Studies utilized to measure change in anxiety symptoms included State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-state), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), the Hospital Anxiety and …