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Hawaiian Kava species are
gaining the reputation of being one of the strongest
available, with twice and sometimes triple the amount of
Kavalactones than many of the varieties found elsewhere
in the world. There are several theories as to this
phenomena, but none to be proven as of yet.
One theory is that when
the Hawaiians first brought their Kava kava cultivars to
the islands as their canoe plants, they choose the best
of the best. The isolated nature of Hawaii has possibly
enabled it to maintain its original form, which can no
longer be found throughout the planet. Theoretically, it
never underwent the mutations that created new and
sometimes less potent species of kava kava. Perhaps,
Hawaiian Kava mutated into it’s own unique potent
species. We will never know as the species found in
Hawaii is not found anywhere else in the world.
Another theory is that
Hawaii’s kava kava is the first being cultivated with
the implementation of the latest research and
fertilization. The third and growing theory is higher
exposure to sunlight and the lack of pesticides and
herbicides will accentuate the growth as well as
increase the Kavalactone levels. In any case, the
revitalization of this ancient Hawaiian plant variety is
a wonderful event. |
