The complete list of known phytonutrients is extensive-from Agrimony to Yellowdock, different herbs and plant products produce a variety of medicinal effects on the body.
Some herbs provide relief for a myriad of ailments, one of the best being the kava root .
Due to its many desirable effects on the human body, kava is an obvious choice to market in an enjoyable, relaxing drink. Kava pyrones, the active ingredients of kava kava, have many positive effects documented in peer reviewed medical journals . These include anticonvulsive effects, anxiety reduction, pain relief, and muscle relaxation. Negative side effects occur only with prolonged overuse. The positive effects greatly outweigh the negative.