Kava (Piper
methysticum) is an age-old herbal drink that was the beverage of choice
for the royal families of the South Pacific. Believed to originate from
Melanesia, kava grows abundantly in the sun-drenched islands of Polynesia.
Although drank for centuries by the islanders, it was only during Captain
Cook’s second voyage to the Pacific in 1768-1771 when white man first
encountered the plant and its consumption in sacred ceremonies. According
to Cook’s account, natives chewed or pounded the root and mixed it with
water to produce a brownish, often bitter brew which they then consumed
for its psychoactive properties.
A soothing drink with proven medicinal effects, kava is now available to anyone seeking to calm nerves or ease stress as well as anxiety while combating fatigue the natural way. Its special anti-depressant components fight the "blues" and bring on a happy, tranquil state. Kava is amazing for treating ailments like migraine headaches and cramps but best of all, it keeps the mind alert as the body relaxes. This traditional drink still plays a key role in Fijian, Samoan, and Tongan societies where it is drank in ceremonies meant to honor visitors, unite participants and validate their social identities. A member of the black pepper family, kava’s active properties stems from the kavalactones found in its roots.
A soothing drink with proven medicinal effects, kava is now available to anyone seeking to calm nerves or ease stress as well as anxiety while combating fatigue the natural way. Its special anti-depressant components fight the "blues" and bring on a happy, tranquil state. Kava is amazing for treating ailments like migraine headaches and cramps but best of all, it keeps the mind alert as the body relaxes. This traditional drink still plays a key role in Fijian, Samoan, and Tongan societies where it is drank in ceremonies meant to honor visitors, unite participants and validate their social identities. A member of the black pepper family, kava’s active properties stems from the kavalactones found in its roots.
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Many of the chemical properties in kava kava seem to offer a soothing or calming effect on the central nervous system. Fortunately, in comparison to alternative anti-anxiety and or sedative prescriptions, the chemicals in kava do not appear to affect the blood pressure, breathing, heart rate, or one's ability to think clearly. Kava lactones do however affect the number of specific neurotransmitters (chemicals carrying messages from nerve cells to other cells) found in the blood. Consumption of the kava root may prevent re-absorption of one particular neurotransmitter called norepinephrine; consequently, increased blood levels of norepinephrine may be connected with lower anxiety levels and relaxation or a calm mood. The lactones contained in kava may also stimulate the production of more attachment sites in the body for a different neurotransmitter, gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). Having more GABA sites could plausibly lead to more GABA activity, which increases sedation. Another possible explanation for kava's positive results may be that the chemicals at work block the action of the enzyme monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B), affecting the levels of dopamine, a fourth neurotransmitter. |
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One might ask… How do you reformulate Mother Nature?
You should ask questions like what percentage of real kava is in your brand. At Kava Root USA our Admiral’s Stock is 100% real ground lateral kava root. We “Just Grind the Root” and let Mother Nature take care of the rest.