Can You Take Kava and Wormwood Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Both Kava and Wormwood have hepatotoxic potential. Kavalactones cause hepatocellular damage, while thujone in Wormwood is hepatotoxic. Combined use may amplify liver stress.

How to arrange timing

Avoid combining. If using either for its traditional benefits, limit dose and duration.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Teschke R., Ann Intern Med 2010; LiverTox (NIH/NLM)

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.