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By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine since 2000

What is Kava?

Tuesday September 4, 2007
Stress levels can rise at this time of the year as people return to work after vacation and students go back to school. To help deal with the stress, people sometimes turn to natural remedies, but sometimes aren't aware of the side effects or safety precautions.

Kava, for example, is marketed for anxiety and insomnia, but it can interact with certain medications and has a number of possible side effects. Read the fact sheet to find out more about this herb: What is Kava?

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