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Kavalactones are a class of lactone compounds found in kava roots and Alpinia zerumbet (shell ginger). [1] and in several Gymnopilus, Phellinus and Inonotus fungi. [2] Some kavalactones are bioactive. They are responsible for the psychoactive, analgesic, euphoric and sedative effects of kava. [3] [4]
Kava or kava kava (Piper methysticum: Latin 'pepper' and Latinized Greek 'intoxicating') is a plant in the pepper family, native to the Pacific Islands. [1] The name kava is from Tongan and Marquesan , meaning 'bitter.’ [ 1 ] Other names for kava include ʻawa ( Hawaiʻi ), [ 2 ] ʻava ( Samoa ), yaqona or yagona ( Fiji ), [ 3 ] sakau ...
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African treatment for depression. Suggested to be an SSRI or have similar effects, but unknown mechanism of activity. [citation needed] Senna auriculata: Avaram senna The root is used in decoctions against fevers, diabetes, diseases of urinary system and constipation. The leaves have laxative properties. The dried flowers and flower buds are ...
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Dihydromethysticin has marked activity on the induction of CYP3A23, as does the related chemical desmethoxyyangonin. [2]Both dihydromethysticin and methysticin induce the hepatic enzyme CYP1A1, which increases the amount of the very highly carcinogenic benzo[]pyrene-7,8-dihydrodiol-9,10-epoxide in the body (via the metabolism of benzo[]pyrene) and may be responsible for some of the toxic ...
Treatment depends on the cause and often includes pain management and antibiotics, he adds. Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate can cause discomfort in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum.