12-22-2014, 02:53 PM
Kava or Yaquona is made from the root of the Piper Methysticum plant, a member of the pepper family. A native to the South Pacific, it has been used for thousands of years for social & ceremonial events, and as a remedy for stress & anxiety. Recent studies show that Kava has the unique ability to promote a calming effect while increasing mental acuity.
The leaves and stems (lewena) of the Kava plant
have some medicinal values, but the Kava's
strength comes from the long, thin lateral roots of
the Kava plant. The lateral roots (Waka) contains
the highest concentration of kavalactones, the
active principals responsible for Kava's relaxing
and pleasurable effects. After being harvested the
roots are laid in the sun to thoroughly dry. Once
dry they are either made into powder or woven into
bundles and crushed later. From the powdered or
crushed form, the Kava is dispersed in water using
a cloth filter to trap the residue of the root. When
the cold water has passed through the cloth, it is
squeezed to get the remaining liquid out of the
Kava filter (the harder the root fiber is squeezed
the more kavalactones will be released). Kava
can effectively reduce stress and anxiety. Just
one cup will promote relaxation to help relieve
the stress of the day without the side effects of
alcohol or other anti-stress drugs.
Kava has been used for thousands of years by the South Pacific Islanders as a social and ceremonial drink. It was also found to be effective in the treatment for headaches, obesity, sleeping disorders, and as a natural remedy for stress and anxiety. Kava is used for it's well known stress-relieving properties throughout Europe and the Far East. Because of it's widespread use for such a long time, Kava has a very extensive history of safe usage. The plant is non-addictive, and taken at normal doses has no known long-term side effects. A wealth of scientific research supports the safe and natural relaxant properties of the Kava herb.
http://www.healthsalon.com/kavakava.htm
The leaves and stems (lewena) of the Kava plant
have some medicinal values, but the Kava's
strength comes from the long, thin lateral roots of
the Kava plant. The lateral roots (Waka) contains
the highest concentration of kavalactones, the
active principals responsible for Kava's relaxing
and pleasurable effects. After being harvested the
roots are laid in the sun to thoroughly dry. Once
dry they are either made into powder or woven into
bundles and crushed later. From the powdered or
crushed form, the Kava is dispersed in water using
a cloth filter to trap the residue of the root. When
the cold water has passed through the cloth, it is
squeezed to get the remaining liquid out of the
Kava filter (the harder the root fiber is squeezed
the more kavalactones will be released). Kava
can effectively reduce stress and anxiety. Just
one cup will promote relaxation to help relieve
the stress of the day without the side effects of
alcohol or other anti-stress drugs.
Kava has been used for thousands of years by the South Pacific Islanders as a social and ceremonial drink. It was also found to be effective in the treatment for headaches, obesity, sleeping disorders, and as a natural remedy for stress and anxiety. Kava is used for it's well known stress-relieving properties throughout Europe and the Far East. Because of it's widespread use for such a long time, Kava has a very extensive history of safe usage. The plant is non-addictive, and taken at normal doses has no known long-term side effects. A wealth of scientific research supports the safe and natural relaxant properties of the Kava herb.
http://www.healthsalon.com/kavakava.htm