Peer-ReviewedResearch
Explore the comprehensive scientific evidence behind kava's therapeutic benefits, from clinical trials to meta-analyses.
Over 200 peer-reviewed studies validate kava's effectiveness for anxiety, sleep, and stress relief, providing the scientific foundation for traditional Pacific Island wisdom.
Research Categories
Key ClinicalStudies
Landmark research that established kava's therapeutic benefits
Cochrane Review 2003
Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials (645 participants) confirming kava's effectiveness for anxiety disorders.
Sarris et al. 2013
Clinical Trial
6-month randomized controlled trial showing 75% reduction in anxiety symptoms with kava extract.
Smith & Leiras 2018
Anxiety Treatment Review
Systematic review and analysis demonstrating kava's effectiveness and safety for treating anxiety symptoms across multiple randomized clinical trials.
Research byCategory
Anxiety & Stress
Clinical trials demonstrating kava's effectiveness for anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety, and stress management.
Benzodiazepine Transition Study
Malsch & Kieser (2001) - Kava following benzodiazepine treatment
View Study →Sleep Quality
Studies showing kava's effects on sleep onset, sleep quality, and REM sleep patterns.
Sleep-Wake Cycle Enhancement
Shinomiya et al. (2005) - Kava-kava extract effects on sleep-disturbed rats
View Study →Effects on Sleep-Wake Cycle
Shinomiya et al. (2005) - Effects of kava-kava extract on the sleep-wake cycle in sleep-disturbed rats
View Study →Safety & Pharmacology
Research on kava's safety profile, pharmacokinetics, and mechanism of action.
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