A Brief History of Kava Kava I. Introduction A. Definition of Kava Kava B. Historical significance of Kava Kava C. Purpose of the term paper II. Pre-Colonial History of Kava Kava A. Origin and spread of Kava Kava B. Traditional uses of Kava Kava C. Cultural and religious significance of Kava Kava III. Kava […]
Mythological Origins of Kava There is one mythological tale regarding the origin of Kava that I liked the most. I found it in an article in the Journal of the Polynesian Society entitled; “Kava in Vanuatu: A Study of the Cultural Significance of a Plant in a Traditional Society” by K. E. Palmer: According to […]
The tradition of chewing kava roots to prepare for drinking is an ancient practice that has been used by many Polynesian and Melanesian cultures for thousands of years. The process of chewing kava roots is known as “tudei” in some languages, and it is considered to be a traditional and sacred method of preparing the […]
Something on peoples minds when they hear about kava is this: “Is Kava safe?” The TLDR is simple: YES! Kava has a 3000-year safety record. Kava only started to see negative information about it in the early 2000s. This was the same time that pharmaceutical companies began to take notice of Kava. This was especially […]
INTERACTIVE MAP OF KAVA BARS WORLDWIDE ON KAVA.GURU Kava bars, which serve a beverage made from the roots of the kava plant, have become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years. Kava has a long history of use in the Pacific Islands as a traditional social beverage and has been growing in popularity […]
If you’re looking for what the FDA doesn’t allow us to call a “cure” for both stress and anxiety, then look no further than Kava Kava. In order to make the claim that Kava can help relieve both stress and anxiety, there is a threshold that needs to be reached in terms of research. […]
We couldn’t be more thrilled with the arrival of the latest (and perhaps greatest) Kava products we’ve seen in a very long time. Happy Kava Brand has hit it out of the park with their new Happy Kava Brand “Custom Kava Blends”. As of this writing, they come in a Customizable Tincture, but Happy Kava […]
Many people mistakenly believe that the strongest Kava is the best Kava. This is a fallacy and can lead to unpleasant experiences when looking for good drinking Kava. Smooth Kava with a blend of the right lactones is key.
Now, Kava isn’t exactly illegal in Northern Territory, it’s just illegal to possess a “commercial amount” of Kava. Read the full story >>
There is a lot of noise about the side effects of Kava. As the World Health Organization (THE defacto standard for research when it comes to international issues of health and well-being), clearly stated; “There is no link to liver damage with water-based root extracts of Kava Kava.” In their Summary in their exhaustive 2007 […]
