HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Kava Tea Cause Liver Damage?

I had a pretty bad anxiety attack, which I haven t had in a while. I went to the store today and picked up some kava tea which I ve heard great things about. I have also heard that there isn t enough studies on it or that it can cause liver damage. I got home and drank a cup and felt back to normal afterwards. Is there a health risk at all in using this, or a certain timeframe I should stop using it?
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Dear,

welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . There are side effects of kava tea . It is known to cause liver damage along with other side effects . Although it has very beneficial effects but no study has been giving clear cut results of the equation between side effects and beneficial effects .

So i would suggest you to not to use kava tea . Instead you should opt other natural methods for your anxiety . You can take green tea twice a day , you can do yoga and meditation (which is one of the best natural method for stress and anxiety) .

You should also take the help of psychiatrist , who may do counseling of yours and may prescribe antidepressants .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Kava Tea Cause Liver Damage?

Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . There are side effects of kava tea . It is known to cause liver damage along with other side effects . Although it has very beneficial effects but no study has been giving clear cut results of the equation between side effects and beneficial effects . So i would suggest you to not to use kava tea . Instead you should opt other natural methods for your anxiety . You can take green tea twice a day , you can do yoga and meditation (which is one of the best natural method for stress and anxiety) . You should also take the help of psychiatrist , who may do counseling of yours and may prescribe antidepressants . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari