General Information Description: Pregnancy (Latin – graviditas) is a special condition of a woman’s body, at which her developing reproductive organs contain a developing embryo or fetus. In obstetrics, physiological and pathological pregnancies are distinguished. Normally, any pregnancy ends with act of delivery – a child is born, and in case of multiple pregnancy – twins (homozygous – identical or heterozygous – different). Causes As with any pregnancy, onset is…
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(Illness)Kava Kava (Kavalactones)
(Pharmaceutical)General Information Common Name: Kava Kava Latin Name: Piper Methysticum Family: Piperaceae Other Names: Awa. Intoxicating pepper. Kew. Tonga. Indications & Historical Uses Anxiety (stress reliever) – induces physical and mental relaxation. Insomnia. Restless leg syndrome. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Menopausal symptoms. Bladder anti-spasmodic. Contraindications & Precautions Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation. Exercise caution with any concurrent illness. Contraindicated in severe depression. (See Caution). Adverse Effects: Regular use of Kava…
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