research Kava-induced acute cutaneous toxicity: An increasingly recognized characteristic clinicohistologic pattern 2 citations , November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
research Alpinia zerumbet: A Review of the Chemistry, Quantity, and Pharmacological Properties of Selected Kavalactones July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Shell ginger contains kavalactones that promote hair growth and have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.
research Sex hormone levels and body hair growth in !Kung San and Kavango men from Namibia 25 citations , October 1993 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology” Lower DHT levels lead to more body hair growth.
research Androgen Levels and Body Size Are Associated with Directional as Well as Fluctuating Asymmetry Patterns in Adult !Kung San and Kavango Males from Northern Namibia 10 citations , May 2017 in “Symmetry” Higher androgen levels are linked to less asymmetry in !Kung San males.
research Phytochemicals of Alpinia zerumbet: A Review 11 citations , June 2024 in “Molecules” Alpinia zerumbet has different medicinal properties in its parts due to varying chemicals.