Spice Rack Panacea: Difference between revisions

* Kava is a particularly irritating example in that it may actually work—accordingwork—[http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1002168,00.html according to] ''[[Time Magazine]]'', a study in Germany concluded that the roots have a mild antidepressant effect, like natural Prozac. The leaves and stems, however, are suspected to cause long-term liver damage. Manufacturers who sell it in America have little incentive to make certain no leaves or stems get mixed in with the roots. It does help that most people consuming it aren't doing it for any medicinal purpose: they're using it as a substitute for alcohol (for whatever reason), as the stuff is definitely an intoxicant.