Case study: Kava is effective in the treatment of anxiety disorder, simple phobia and specific social phobia. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Kava kava in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, simple phobia and specific social phobia.
Abstract Source:
Phytother Res. 2001 Nov;15(7):646-7. PMID: 11746854
Abstract:
A 37-year-old female outpatient with generalized anxiety disorder, a simple phobia and a specific social phobia was treated with phytotherapy (Kava kava). Within 4 weeks, symptoms had improved by 75% and by 6 months an almost total remission of symptoms was observed. The herbal medicine was well tolerated. Kava has considerable potential value in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2001
Study Type : Human: Case Report
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Substances : Kava Kava : CK(230) : AC(40)
Diseases : Anxiety Disorders : CK(1423) : AC(215), Phobia: Social : CK(13) : AC(2), Phobias : CK(13) : AC(2)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(11762) : AC(4236)
