Kava has four main therapeutic properties. First it is one of the most powerful of all the herbal antispasmodics especially useful for relieving nervous tension throughout the mind and body. Second, it is an anti-anxiety herb that will quickly almost instantly dissipate effects of the many fears and apprehensions that are so much a part of the hectic lifestyle of nineties. Third, it is an effective diuretic with potent anti-spasmodic and anti-pathogenic properties making it useful for a variety of genito-urinary dysfunctions ranging from cystitis, prostatitis, venereal disease (such as gonorrhea), vaginal leucorrhea (including yeast infections), nocturnal urination and general fluid retention. Fourth, Kava is a carminative that improves appetite and digestion. The combination of these properties makes Kava useful for the treatment of arthritic and rheumatic conditions, which is one of its traditional medicinal uses among South Sea Islanders. Topically, kava can be applied as a fomentation or ointment for mild general anesthesia for the local relief of sore muscles. It can also be chewed and kept in the mouth for the temporary relief of toothaches.
Besides the above described properties and uses, among the many traditional medicinal uses for Kava are as follows:
anxiety and depression
insomnia
to relieve fatigue and to increase energy
Genito-Urinary tract disinfectant for urinary and reproductive organs infections
as a cure for rheumatism
for asthma
for worms and parasites, a common problem in tropical climates
for obesity
as a poultice for headaches
as a warm sweat inducing tea for the treatment of colds and fevers
topically for various skin diseases including fungal infections and leprosy
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