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Kava root drying in Navala village, Viti Levu island, Fiji

Kava Kava and Liver Damage

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Deirdre Denholm

Kava, or Piper methysticum, is a plant root frequently used to lessen anxiety. It is well-known in South Pacific cultures as a ceremonial drink. Kava has become a controversial botanical remedy due to reports of potentially serious side effects, including liver damage.