Kava has a long tradition of being used for its calming and relaxing effects. But did you know it actually has some therapeutic benefits? It’s been used as a nutritional supplement for generations and science has shown that kava’s health
In the realm of natural herbs and remedies, few plants have gotten as much attention and debate as kava. With a history deeply rooted in the cultures of the Pacific Islands, kava has been used for centuries for its relaxation
The kava plant, known for its calming and sedating effects, originates from the south pacific islands. It’s been used culturally for centuries in religious and traditional ceremonies, as well as a plant medicine. It comes from the pepper plant; piper
This 2004 study investigates the effects of kava extracts on brain function and emotional regulation and reactivity. It’s a double-blind, placebo controlled trial, which means research participants were assigned either the treatment group (with kava) or a non-treatment groups (placebo,
Kava is made up of chemicals called kavalactones. These are the active components that act on the brain, and have the neuroprotective properties of kava. There are six that are known to be the most involved with kavas beneficial effects:
