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For those who are
interested in getting more scientific about kava, its
proper Latin name is Piper methysticum. For those who
are familiar with Latin scientific names, you'll see
that kava kava is botanically related to the black
pepper plant, Piper nigrum. At Kona Kava Farm, we
specialize in growing the best organic strains of piper
methysticum here on our beautiful Hawaiian family farm.
First of all, let's talk about some of the concerns
people have regarding the use of kava kava. First and
foremost, people want to know whether it's addictive.
This is understandable, as we've become accustomed to
modern medicines that can be extremely addictive and
ultimately harmful. The good news is that kava kava is
not physically addictive in any way. You also do not
have increase your consumption to produce the same
effects over time.
Many of our customers also want to know about the
studies claiming piper methysticum consumption may cause
liver damage. There were some reports several years ago
that attributed hepatoxicity to kava kava use. To those
of us know know and love kava kava, this didn't seem
right. After all, natives of the Pacific Islands have
been drinking kava kava tea for hundreds of years!
Fortunately, it was later discovered that this toxicity
only occurs when the kava kava is prepared incorrectly.
When prepared according to traditional customs (when
only the lateral or underground root is used), kava kava
is perfectly safe for the liver.
Kava kava is a wonderful social aide for people who feel
tense or uptight about business meetings, parties,
giving speeches, or other occasions where sharing and
talking are required. In fact, the only real side effect
of kava kava seems to be a relaxed nature and
talkativeness! We've made it easier than ever before to
experience the wonderfully relaxing effects of kava by
formulating drink mixes, elixirs, and kava concentrates
for you. We even have a new delicious kava chai tea mix
that makes kava readily accessible to those who might be
put off by the bitter taste. We'd love to hear what you
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