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Solomon Islands and Kava The Solomon Islands, much like the New Caledonian cousins, have a mysterious and interesting relationship with kava. But before we get to that, let’s look at the Solomon Islands as they are today. The Solomon Islands The island nation of The Solomon Islands is located at a longitude of a 160 […]
New Caledonia and Kava New Caledonia and kava have an interesting, and somewhat mysterious relationship that reflects the culture and traditions of the region. But before we delve into that, let’s look at New Caledonia as it is today. New Caledonia: The region known as New Caledonia is a French territory in the Melanesian Region […]
Culture of Oceania The culture of Oceania is rich and diverse, encompassing a variety of traditions, languages, and practices found across the numerous islands and regions. This vibrant culture of Oceania is expressed through art, music, dance, and communal gatherings that highlight the unique identities of its peoples. The ‘upa’upa is an ancient dance which […]
How To Prepare Kava There are numerous ways to prepare and enjoy kava. It is ingested most commonly in beverages pressed from freshly picked kava root, or in drinks that are mixed from ground, shredded or powdered root. The former is available only on the islands of the Pacific since fresh kava root does not […]
Organic Kava The concept of organic kava aligns with the principles of organic farming, a term coined by Lord Northbourne in his 1940 book, Look to the Land. Through his idea of ‘the farm as organism,’ he introduced a holistic, ecologically-balanced approach to agriculture. Applicable terminology aside, organic agriculture is the oldest form of farming […]
Pain Relieving Properties of Kava There are many products available for natural pain relief, but many come with a price and unpleasant side effects. When most people think of the phrase “side effects,” they think of the distasteful or harmful ones. But, surprisingly enough, an exciting and positive side effect of Kava happens to be […]
Kava Sleep Aids Kava is a wondrous plant which produces calm and relaxation without side effects. Unlike many prescription sleep aids, which can have all the subtlety of a freight train, kava kava’s effects are gradual in nature. Kava gives you a sleepy feeling without knocking you out and without making you “dull” and unfocused. […]
What Does Kava Do? If you’re wondering what does kava do?, there are many notable effects that have been well-documented throughout the history of the islands of the South Pacific and are renowned the world over. Throughout the plant’s long, rich history, the virtues of kava have been discussed and espoused among the people of […]
Fiji Culture and Kava KAVA AND FIJI CULTURE Like many plants with medicinal uses, there are specific generalizations that can be made about the things that the plant can do without pointing out specifically what kind of sickness it treats. In the case of Kava, it is marketed usually as a general-purpose herbal medicine against […]
Tongan Culture The Tongan culture has drastically changed over the years. Before European explorers arrived in the late 1600s and early 1700s, the Tongans were already in constant contact with their geographic neighbors, Samoa and Fiji. At the dawn of the 1800s, during the arrival of the Western traders and missionaries, the Tongan culture changed […]