What herbal remedies are safe for children? I have heard that echinacea and kava kava can cause liver damage.
A: I wouldn't give kava kava to children. A number of reports from Europe suggest that the herb, used to reduce symptoms of anxiety or stress, can be toxic to the liver, although actual cases of liver damage are rare. The FDA is now investigating whether the use of dietary supplements containing kava poses public health concerns to Americans. Because the issue of kava and liver toxicity is unsettled, I suggest that no one take this herb on a daily basis for more than four weeks and that no one with liver problems or a history of liver disease (such as hepatitis) take it at all. Read more...
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