The statements in this website have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, but only to make available to the consumer a tradional health-enhancing herb used by a multitude of Pacific Cultures.All material provided through Kule'a Farm Company, LLC. is provided for educational purposes only.
Consult your own physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your symptoms or medical condition.
Caution
Consult a health professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, nursing a baby or taking any prescription medications. This product should not be taken with any alcoholic beverages. Excessive consumption may impair one's ability to drive or operate heavy equipment. Not recommended for persons under the age of 18. Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have or have had liver problems, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or are taking any medication. Stop use and see a doctor if you develop symptoms that may signal liver problems (e.g.: unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, yellow eyes or skin).
U.S. FDA advises that a potential risk of rare, but severe, liver injury may be associated with kava-containing dietary supplements.
The American Botanical Council "advises against taking kava daily for more than four weeks. And those who have liver problems, take drugs that affect the liver or drink alcohol regularly should not use it at all."
Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, Ph.D. in her book "Kava: The ultimate guide to nature's anti-stress herb" states that:
"Observe how you feel after taking kava, watching for any unusual reactions. If you have an adverse reaction, discontinue the supplement. Fortunately, though, side effects from moderate, short-term kava use are virtually nonexistent." (pg. 172).
"Kava should not be taken if you're currently taking a sedative, antianxiety drug, tranquilizer, or antidepressant. Nor should it be used in conjunction with antihistamines. Kava could counteract or interfere with the action of other drugs. To be on the safe side, it is probably not a good idea for you to use kava while under medication. Be sure to confirm this with your physician, however." (Appendix A, pg. 192).
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28-Sep-2009