Studies have shown that Kava can help in reducing some symptoms of anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder. Kava is native to the South Pacific and is from the pepper family. It is used in a ceremonial beverage in the islands of the South Pacific.
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Kava is helpful for patients with mild to moderate anxiety when used short-term (less than 24 weeks.)
The AAFP reported on a study comparing Kava to a...
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