This perenni31 herb is also called kava. It is a member of the pepper family and it grows as a bush in the South Pacific..

Take intemally (tablets, capsules, tincture, tea) for insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, depression, nervousness, stress-related disorders, to reduce muscle spasms, arthritis and joint pains associated with rheumatism.

You can take 1 - 3 capsules daily or 10 - 30 drops in water.. It is said that Kava kava brings good luck wherever it is placed. Mild headaches and some stomach irritation may occur with the use of this herb, as well as sleepiness.