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The kava plant has long
been an integral part of the lives of various Pacific
Islander nations. Fiji has a rich tradition of utilizing
the effects of kava kava, and it is no surprise that
this plant is an entrenched part of traditional Fijian
life. Here at Kona Kava Farm, we grow and sell organic
quality kava kava that rivals the best Fiji kava
available.
Kava has a couple of different names in Fiji. It can be
know as either "yaquona" or "grog." Regardless of what
it is called, it remains an important part of Fijian
social life. Unlike some other dedicated kava users,
Fijians use kava almost exclusively for social and
political reasons.
It is very common for Fijian families to drink kava as a
nightly ritual. Kava eases the day's anxieties, and it
provides a restful sleep devoid of any of the hangover
symptoms produced by alcohol. Kava use can ease social
barriers, as well as promote discussion and lengthy
talks. In fact, it can also be a great way to loosen up
around a romantic interest. If you're unable to act or
speak naturally because you're nervous, a little kava
can help calm you down while keeping you alert.
In fact, because kava users do remain fully alert and
clear-minded, it is a traditional part of native Fijian
negotiations. They use kava as a sort of "peace pipe"
between quarreling factions, just as Native Americans
used tobacco. Whatever you decide to use kava kava for,
you can rest assured that the kava we produce here at
Kona Kava Farm is the very highest quality available. We
rotate our crops religiously in order to ensure that the
soil is as healthy and disease-resistant as possible,
and we adhere to strict organic farming ordinances. We'd
love to hear from you if you have any questions, or if
you've tried and enjoyed our kava! |
