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 Author(s):

R J Boerner

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
Additional Links
Substances : Kava Kava : CK(251) : AC(42)
Diseases : Anxiety Disorders : CK(1544) : AC(238), Phobia: Social : CK(13) : AC(3), Phobias : CK(13) : AC(4)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(17959) : AC(6472)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Kava Kava

Disease

Anxiety Disorders
Phobia: Social
Phobias

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