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Kava: From Ethnology to Pharmacology (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles)

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Kava: From Ethnology to Pharmacology (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles)

Kava is an herb that has been used for ceremonial, ritual, religious, social, political, and medicinal purposes for centuries. In the past few decades, kava has been widely marketed as an over-the-counter treatment for anxiety, stress, restlessness, and sleep disorders.

Kava: From Ethnology to Pharmacology describes the history, botanical origins, production, economic aspects, and chemical and biological properties of this medicinal herb. A major part of the book focuses on the chemical and pharmacological properties of kavalactones, the psychoactive constituents of kava that reportedly have sedative, anxiolytic, analgesic, local anesthetic, anticonvulsant, and neuroprotective properties. Clinical and medical studies that provide evidence of kava's therapeutic benefits are balanced with an assessment of the known adverse effects and interactions in which kava has been implicated.

With contributions from experts in the field, this volume presents a comprehensive view of the traditional aspects of kava and the latest applications for the herb. It is a valuable reference for botanists, phytochemists, toxicologists, physicians, pharmacists, herbalists, and alternative medicine practitioners.

Country	USA
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	CRC Press
Creator	Yadhu N. Singh
EAN	9780415323277
Edition	1
Genre	SCIENCE
ISBN	8123906412
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	CRC Press
Manufacturer	CRC Press
NumberOfItems	37
NumberOfPages	176
PublicationDate	2004-01-15
Publisher	CRC Press
Studio	CRC Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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