kava pepper
Piper methysticum
吡美斯提卡（又称卡瓦）是一种传统植物，在太平洋岛屿文化中被使用。传统上，它用于各种社交和仪式目的，包括减轻焦虑和促进放松。科学研究表明，吡美斯提卡中的化合物，特别是菲卡（FKA）和卡瓦因，可能具有潜在的治疗应用，例如通过调节关键炎症和氧化应激途径来管理类风湿性关节炎等炎症性疾病。然而，数据有限，需要更多研究来证实这些发现。值得注意的是，有关含有 kratom 的卡瓦产品的长期暴露导致严重结果增加的报告越来越多，但这并不直接反映吡美斯提卡本身的情况。总体而言，在一般使用中没有记录到重大安全问题或药物相互作用。
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 来自吡拉墨非的卡瓦因在各种病理条件下表现出多种生物学活性，但这些发现主要基于临床前研究。
- 含 kratom 的 kava 产品向中毒中心报告的暴露情况从 2011 年到 2025 年逐年增加。
- 调查发现，在参与者中，kava 使用频率较低，并且被认为具有轻微的效果，如减轻焦虑和镇静作用。
- 来自巴布亚木豆的FKA显示出作为多靶点治疗类风湿性关节炎的潜力，通过调节多个关键信号通路和炎症介质。
Frequently asked questions
What is kava pepper?
kava pepper (Piper methysticum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about kava pepper?
4 sourced findings are recorded for kava pepper; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 来自吡拉墨非的卡瓦因在各种病理条件下表现出多种生物学活性，但这些发现主要基于临床前研究。
How strong is the evidence for kava pepper?
The strongest finding for kava pepper carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is kava pepper safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for kava pepper in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does kava pepper interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for kava pepper in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of kava pepper?
kava pepper is also known as: Перец опьяняющий, kava.
Is kava pepper a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Increase in Poison Center Reports Linked to Kratom-Containing Kava Products - National Poison Data System, United States, 2000-2025. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Kavain for health promotion and disease mitigation: Pharmacological promise and therapeutic perspectives. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Kava (Piper methysticum) consumption patterns and conceptualizations: results from an online survey. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Multi-target therapeutic potential of Flavokawain A in rheumatoid arthritis: A mechanistic and translational perspective. literature abstract metadata