Biological Activity, Hepatotoxicity, and Structure-Activity Relationship of Kavalactones and Flavokavins, the Two Main Bioactive Components in Kava (Piper methysticum)
Kava (Piper methysticum Forst) is a popular and favorable edible medicinal herb which was traditionally used to prepare a nonfermented beverage with relaxant beneficial for both social and recreational purposes. Numerous studies conducted on kava have confirmed the presence of kavalactones and flavo...
Main Authors: | Yingli Wang, Chao Su, Bo Zhang, Yang Niu, Ruru Ren, Xiaojun Zhao, Lingling Yang, Wannian Zhang, Xueqin Ma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6851798 |
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