While kava is enjoyed for its relaxing and socializing effects, its taste can be challenging for newbies. We like to say it has an earthy flavor. But we’ve gotten comments from others who’ve tried it that it tastes like dirt.
BIG NEWS! Kava has been featured in Moana 2 coming out on Nomember! This is a big deal for the kava community- as it’s the first time this ancient beverage has been featured in any popular movie. Why Moana is
While kava is generally known for its relaxing and clarifying effects, there are actually differences in how different kava cultivars affect you. The varieties in the plant come from where it comes from and the number of different active components
We want everyone to try kava because we believe everyone can benefit from it. Unfortunately, this isn’t as simple as that. The trouble is that there are a bunch of different types of kava on the market, supplements, extracts, tinctures.
Kava is made up of chemicals called kavalactones. These are the active components of kava that act on the brain and are linked to the neuroprotective effects of kava. There are six that are known to be the most involved
There’s a lot of debate about the safety of drinking kava. Much of the debate comes from myths and misunderstandings about kava’s safety and effects. But when you look at the research and cultural history, kava is safe to drink.
The power of plants is usually underestimated. They are often overshadowed by drugs and medications that have become a more popular form of healing. The funny thing is that medicinal plants were all the medicine we had before medical drugs
In 2015, the University of Hawa’ii published a study reviewing kava’s toxicology and its apparent benefits. Researchers from the Pacific Islands and Western countries conducted the review to present different perspectives on the claims. This comes in response to increased
Kava is an earthy drink made from the root of the pepper plant Piper methysticum, native to the Pacific Islands. It’s been used for over 3000 years for its unique ability to boost feelings of sociability and connection with others and
If you don’t drink alcohol, hanging out in social settings can be a challenge. You want to spend time with your friends, but not drinking can make you feel on the outside of things. The heightened social energy and the
