yangona

yangona
An herb native to islands in the South Pacific. Substances taken from the root have been used in some cultures to relieve stress, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness, and problems of menopause. Yangona may increase the effect of alcohol and of certain drugs used to treat anxiety and depression. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises users that yangona may cause severe liver damage. The scientific name is Piper methysticum. Also called kava kava, intoxicating pepper, rauschpfeffer, and tonga.

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  • intoxicating pepper — An herb native to islands in the South Pacific. Substances taken from the root have been used in some cultures to relieve stress, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness, and problems of menopause. Intoxicating pepper may increase the effect of alcohol… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

  • kava kava — An herb native to islands in the South Pacific. Substances taken from the root have been used in some cultures to relieve stress, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness, and problems of menopause. Kava kava may increase the effect of alcohol and of… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

  • rauschpfeffer — An herb native to islands in the South Pacific. Substances taken from the root have been used in some cultures to relieve stress, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness, and problems of menopause. Rauschpfeffer may increase the effect of alcohol and of… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

  • tonga — An herb native to islands in the South Pacific. Substances taken from the root have been used in some cultures to relieve stress, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness, and problems of menopause. Tonga may increase the effect of alcohol and of certain… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

  • PIPER METHYSTICUM FORST. - ПЕРЕЦ КАВА — см. 229. Кустарник. P. methysticum Forst. П. кава Pl. Escul. (1786) 76. Burkill (1935) 1745. Chevalier 339/40 (1951a) 47. Gatty (1956) 241. Steinmetz (1960). Barrau (1962) 121. Keller, Klohs (1963) 1 15. S у n. Micropiper methysticum Miq.; P.… …   Справочник растений

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