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Medicine Id:

39


Generic Name:

Kava


Brand Name:

Kava


Scientific Name:

Piper methysticum


Molecular Structure:


Typical Uses:

To calm anxiety, stress, and restlessness, and to treat sleeping problems (insomnia). It is also used for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), withdrawal from benzodiazepine drugs, epilepsy, psychosis, depression, migraines and other headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), common cold and other respiratory tract infections, tuberculosis, muscle pain, and cancer prevention. Some people also take kava by mouth for urinary tract infections (UTIs), pain and swelling of the uterus, venereal disease, menstrual discomfort, and to increase sexual desire. Kava is applied to the skin for skin diseases including leprosy, to promote wound healing, and as a painkiller. It is also used as a mouthwash for canker sores and toothaches. Kava is also consumed as a beverage in ceremonies to promote relaxation.


Manufacturer:

WM. R. Warner & CO


Drug Class:

Benzodiazepine


Expiration Date:

11/21/2017


Product Number:

F262


Dosage Form:

Fluid Extract


Packaging:

Glass bottle with cork


Quantity:

1


Manufacture Location:

Philadelphia, PA


Ingredients:

Extract that is made from Piper methysticu


Molecular Viewer Id:

23


Is Controlled:

True


Object:

Object Id:

76


Accession Number:

NA


Name Title:

Kava Kava


Description:

Brown bottle with 1/3 of the liquid in it dried up (viscous) and capped


Keywords:

Kava | Fluid Extract | plant |


Height:

12.7


Width:

5.7


Depth:

13.2


Object Type:

Medicine


Timeframe:

Timeframe is unknown


Object Condition:

Bottle is in good condition, label is worn a bit, cap is intact


Quantity:

1


Curator Notes:

Not Provided


Location In Storage:

Museum


Object Number:

27


Date Added:

11/21/2017


Date Collected:

12/31/1969


Main Image:

Default.jpg

Collection:

Original Museum Collection

Collection # 1 | 1820 Objects

Collection Description

Pharmacy objects, textbooks, diplomas. graphics, materia medici and prepared medicines.

Curator: Michael Harris Email: michaelharris845@gmail.com

Status: Cataloging

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User Id:

29


User Type:

collectionManager




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