Research Landscape
The evidence base for kava includes historical, cultural, observational, clinical, and scientific forms of evidence. Kava has a substantial scientific literature and is described as one of the better-studied ethnobotanical herbs. Further s…
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The evidence base for kava includes historical, cultural, observational, clinical, and scientific forms of evidence. Kava has a substantial scientific literature and is described as one of the better-studied ethnobotanical herbs. Further studies are expected to clarify kava's roles in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance-use contexts. Research communities studying kava are concentrated in the South Pacific islands, Germany, and other parts of Europe.