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Kava-like Medicinal Plants

The power of plants is usually underestimated. They are overshadowed by drugs and medications that have become a more popular form of healing. The funny thing is that plants were all the medicine we had before medical drugs were invented.

What is kava dermopathy?

While kava is already known for its calming, social, and anti-anxiety effects, there are other lesser-known benefits this plant has in disguise. Kava has a unique relationship with our skin, one that is both intriguing and important for regular kava

What are the effects of kava?

Kava’s popularity is steadily growing in North America and globally. This earthy drink, deeply rooted in Pacific Island traditions, has been valued for centuries in various cultural and religious rituals and for its health benefits, such as helping with sleep

Is it legal to drink kava?

Kava’s rising popularity has raised questions about its classification. Amidst the buzz and rumors about its health effects, one key question stands out: Is kava legal? It turns out that this comes down to how it’s classified; that is, whether

Does kava make you high?

The question of whether or not kava gets you high has been debated for years. Adding to the confusion is the fact that it works in similar ways to alcohol and has similar relaxing and socializing effects. One of the

Is kava bad for your heart?

There has been a question floating around about whether kava effects your heart and can lead to heart disease. While there is much discussion on the false effects of kava negatively affecting your liver, it’s difficult to find research that

Kava is declared an official food by the state of Hawaii

Exciting news came out of the state of Hawai’i last week. They declared traditional kava, that in the form of a tea, as an official food. This is huge for the kava world! For decades, kava has been misunderstood. The

Perspectives on the Toxicology of Kava

In 2015, the University of Hawai’i published a study reviewing kava’s benefits and discussing its toxicity claims. The review was done by researchers from both the Pacific Islands and Western countries to present different perspectives on the claims. These claims

How kava can help manage anxiety

Because of its long history of calming effects on the mind and body, researchers have started looking into kava as a treatment for mental health challenges like anxiety and sleep disorders. In fact, kava has been used in more than

A Guide to the Origins of Kava Strains

While all kava comes from the same plant, where the plant is grown plays a large part in its effects. These are known as kava strains, sometimes also called cultivars. Each strain affects the body and mind differently. Some give

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