Kava Kava Root Powder (3 oz.)

Description:
3 oz. of wildcrafted Kava Root (Piper methysticum) Powder in a resealable stand-up pouch.

Kava is a tranquilizer primarily consumed to relax without disrupting mental clarity. Its active ingredients are called kavalactones.

Kavalactones have been shown in many studies to promote a calming effect on the bodys limbic system a region of the brain that regulates emotion. Kava Kava has been used safely in the Polynesian Isles for hundreds of years.

A Cochrane Collaboration systematic review of its evidence concluded that Kava was likely to be more effective than placebo at treating short-term social anxiety.

*Safety concerns have been raised over liver toxicity, although research indicates that this may be largely due to the use of stems and leaves in supplements. Our powder is pure Kava root with no stems or leaves.

Preparation and Use (from Wikipedia):
In modernized countries Kava beverage is usually made from Kava root powder. The root is dried and then finely ground into powder before being exported. Generally one tablespoon of powder is added per cup of water, but sometimes as much as a half a cup of powder (eight tablespoons) is added per cup of water to increase potency. The powder is then soaked in water for approximately 30 minutes to allow the water to completely soak through the powdered fibers. Lecithin is often added to aid in the process of emulsifying the kavalactones with water. The Kava powder, water, and lecithin are blended in a blender for several minutes then strained into a straining cloth. Nylon, cheesecloth, and silk screen are common materials for straining. Then, with the powdered pulp enclosed within the straining material, the pulp is usually massaged for five to ten minutes within the beverage by soaking it then wringing the liquid out, then soaking again and repeating. The more pressure that is applied to the wet powdered pulp while wringing it out, the more kavalactones will be released from it.. Finally the pulp resin is discarded and the beverage is enjoyed. Often coconut water, coconut milk, lemongrass, cocoa, sugar, or soy milk is added to improve flavor.