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Germany may ban kava-kava herbal supplement

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By Ned Stafford

FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters Health) – Germany is considering a ban on the sale of products containing more than tiny amounts of the herb kava-kava after 24 cases of liver damage linked to the herb have been reported in Germany.

Knut Janssen, a spokesman for the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) in Bonn, told Reuters Health on Monday that of the 24 cases, 1 person died and 3 had to have liver transplants. Diagnoses included liver failure, hepatitis and cirrhosis.

Kava-kava, an extract from the root of the shrub Piper methysticum, can be sold in Germany without a prescription. It has been used for over 3000 years as a sedative, muscle relaxant and diuretic. It has become increasingly used in recent years in Europe and the US. The shrub, a member of the pepper family, is native to the South Pacific.

Janssen said that the BfArM had sent letters to producers and dealers informing them of the potential action. They have until about December 10th to respond.

However, he said evidence is strong that kava-kava can cause liver damage, and chances are high that the BfArM will forbid its sale in Germany, except in preparations with only minute amounts.

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