About Kava
Kava Facts
If you've had the chance to visit any South Pacific Island, there’s a good chance you've come in contact with Kava. Kava is an essential and integral part of life in the Pacific Islands often thought of as one of the most precious gifts from the Earth. Kava comes from the dried root of a pepper plant (piper methysticum). Not only is it a pleasant drink that can be a safe alternative to alcohol, but Kava has been prescribed as an effective herbal remedy for anxiety, insomnia and back pain.
Kava root is largely used as a celebratory drink much in the same way that alcohol is used in the west. It helps mark momentous occasions such as weddings, public festivals, political powwows and holidays. It was even used by headhunters before going to battle to calm the nerves and steady the concentration and focus. Unlike alcohol, Kava does not stimulate aggression or leave one with a hangover. A drink like Novocaine causes effects within 20-30 minutes that can last for about two hours.
When one drinks Novocaine they will have clearer thinking, calmness, increased focus, relaxed muscles and a sense of well being and tranquility. If drank before bed, sleep has been reported as extremely restful and the user often wakes up more stimulated and alert.
Kava has been shown to help reduce anxiety, depression and stress, as well as contributing to a restful night's sleep. It's used by people from all walks of life such as businessmen, students, rock stars, actors and parents to help take the edge off and focus concentration. It's also widely prescribed throughout Europe to treat hyperactivity in children.
Kava does not make you tired so it can be safely drank before driving or doing anything that requires motor skills.
Kava has not been shown to be addictive. It has been safely used for over 3,000 years.
