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If you have had the chance
to visit Hawaii or one of the other islands in the South
Pacific, there's a good chance you've come in contact
with kava kava. Kava is such an ingrained part of life
in the Pacific Islands that even the Christian
missionaries who tried to ban its use were entirely
unsuccessful. At Kona Kava Farm, we are well-acquainted
with the many uses of kava kava. We're a family-run
farm, and we want to share the wonderful and beneficial
effects of kava with all of you.
Understanding the importance of kava kava involves at
least a surface-level understanding of the peoples who
use it. Kava kava was originally used only by priests
and tribal leaders. Its properties were so revered,
however, that it became widely used throughout all the
Pacific Island nations.
Kava kava is largely used as a celebratory drink. It is
used in much the same way that alcohol is used in the
West. It marks celebratory events such as weddings,
public festivals, and holidays, and it is even used in
ceremonies honoring the dead. Unlike alcohol, kava does
not produce or stimulate aggression, and it does not
condemn the user to the dreaded hangover.
Many people find other medicinal uses for kava kava. It
is interesting to note that kava has been shown to help
ease anxiety, depression, and to help produce restful
sleep. It is used by athletes as well as businessmen to
help "take the edge off" and focus concentration. Here
at Kona Kava Farm, we grow only the highest-quality
strain of kava, the Mahakea strain, and we take great
pains to dry it as gently as possible so that it retains
its potency. If you'd like to try some, just place an
order through our website. We've got plenty of recipes
to share, so feel free to browse or contact us for more
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