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In Reply to: Kava Kava tea to lower blood preasure posted by Ricardo (Brazil) on September 4, 2008 at 2:33 pm:
Kava (Piper methysticum) has been consumed for hundreds of years by polynesians, where in some areas it has cultural importance. But it has not been proven to lower blood pressure or benefit cardiovascular disease. The United States CDC has released a report expressing reservations about the use of kava and its possibly adverse side effects (specifically severe liver toxicity), as has the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It has been banned in Canada and some European countries. We don't recommend consuming kava, in tea or supplements, primarily because not enough is known about potential toxic effects. While some products may be beneficial, many vendors of supplements, teas and so-called health products often make claims for things they sell that are not supported by scientific research.
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