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KAVA KAVA ROOT

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When most people refer to kava, they are actually referring to the root of the kava plant. The kava root is where the most potent active ingredients (kavalactones) lie, and the highest quality kava extract will only utilize pure kava root. You want to steer clear of kava that utilizes stems and peelings, as they will not produce the desired effects and may possibly be linked to liver damage. At Kona Kava Farm, every single one of our products is made with only the kava root, harvested from our all-natural organic family farm, and aged for more than four years to ensure maximum potency.

In traditional homeopathic medicine, kava root is used to treat such conditions as extreme states of excitation and exhaustion. Muscle relaxation, analgesic and local anesthetic properties, anti-anxiety and sleep inducement have all been pharmacologically demonstrated in the kava roots, depending on the preparation, dosage and delivery method.

All across the South Pacific, kava root is used in a ceremonial fashion, a practice that dates back thousands of years. Today in Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa and Vanuatu, drinking kava functions as a greeting for guests, as a component of tribal negotiations, and as part of social evening get-togethers.

Items used in the preparation of the kava root have included shells, bowls, mortars and various drinking vessels throughout the ages. Large, round wooden bowls frequently featuring carved legs often in the shape of a human, are to this day used in ceremonial preparation of kava. Strings made of coconut fiber are used to attach cowrie shells to the kava bowls of the chiefs for magical protection. In Samoa, the king’s vessel, or the "wa ni tanoa" as it’s known locally, is decorated with gold cowrie, the symbol of the ruler’s office.

In Fiji they use halved coconut shells as drinking vessels, and often the resin residue of the drink clings to the inside of the coconut, giving its sides a glasslike finish. This layer is often scraped off and ingested as an especially potent form of kava. On Hawaii and the other Polynesian islands, ritual kava drinking vessels are made from calabash gourds.

For those who are interested in preparing kava traditionally, try our powdered kava root. The strain of kava root that we use is called Mahakea, and it is known for its extreme potency. It's got the most sought-after 426 Kavalactone chemo-type, and is available in quantities of .5 pound, one pound, and 1.5 pounds.

At home, making a blended drink with our dried kava root is extremely simple. Just put two to four tablespoons of the powder into your blender, and choose your favorite juice or milk product to blend with it. We like coconut milk or pineapple juice, but you can also use regular milk, chocolate milk, or other fruit juices.

Whether you use our tasty kava chai or the regular powdered root, all you need to do is strain the blended mixture, and enjoy! Your kava drink is a potent way to start the day, or a soothing way to cap it off. If you have a social event to attend, try drinking a kava beverage beforehand and see how much more relaxed and sociable you'll be. We've also got plenty of mouth-watering recipes on our website for kava drinks such as the Cocoa, the Lemon-Lime Kava, and the Cocoa Kava. If you've come up with a delicious recipe, we'd love to hear about it!

 

   

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