Due to the lack of written records in the Pacific Islands, historians have postulated that this ceremony may have originated somewhere on the Asian sub-continent, perhaps even with the Chinese tea ceremony. It was first encountered by Europeans in the 18th century during the voyage of Captain Cook, who first recorded the process and ceremony in detail.
According to Cooks account, the root was chewed and then pounded into mulch, which was then mixed with water to produce a brownish bitter beverage that was consumed for its psychoactive properties.
Kava kava is still used quite frequently today in the Pacific Islands during social gatherings, as well as recreationally. Tom Harrison, in his book "Savage Civilization" said that "You cannot hate with kava in you", and whether that is true or not, Pacific Islanders have for centuries used Kava to calm nerves and help with relaxation. It can be highly sedative and has been known to numb certain body parts of the body.
Typically safe in controlled amounts and it makes a fine evening drink with no documented or substantiated side effects. It is considered safe by the German E Commission. The kava kava offered by Mountain Rose Herbs is the Borugu variety.
Piper methysticum is a member of the Piperaceae family and also goes by the names of awa, kava pepper, and yangona. Precautions Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use in pregnancy or lactation, also if you have liver problems, or are taking any medications. Not for use by persons under 18 years of age.
Excessive use, or use with products that cause drowsiness, may impair your ability to operate a vehicle or dangerous equipment. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Gaia Herbs has not verified the accuracy of these statements or testimonials.
The benefits of using Gaia Herbs products vary from person to person and you may not achieve the same results. This traditional calming herb is popular with busy professionals and anyone dealing with ongoing stress to help restore balance. To ensure the highest quality, we use only Noble Kava cultivars You can feel confident that we use only Noble varieties and only Kava root, with no above-ground parts in our products.
Maximum time of use 1 month. View Supplement Facts. Kava Stress Support. Reviews The comments on this site have been written by users of the product. In a stressful and fast-paced world, self-care is an essential aspect of managing stress and safeguarding your health and well-being—both physical and mental. Kava extract is used in some herbal preparations. They are sold as over-the-counter tablets and preparations to be used in the treatment of insomnia, stress and anxiety.
There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any drug always carries some risk. Even medications can produce unwanted side effects. Manufactured products such as herbal remedies that contain kava extract have been linked to irreversible liver damage.
Kava has been shown to cause liver damage when taken in an alcoholic or acetonic extract. For this reason water based extracts of Kava as a drink or tablet should not be consumed with alcohol, especially if there is a history of liver damage or disease. Kava changes the way that the liver processes some types of medications and drugs, therefore you should consult with your healthcare provider before taking Kava.
The import, advertising and sale of kava in Australia are strictly controlled. Commercial importations of kava are no longer allowed, except for medical or scientific purposes. Passengers coming into Australia, who are over the age of 18 years, are allowed to bring 4kg of kava without a license or permit, provided it is in their accompanied baggage.
Restrictions in Western Australia and the Northern Territory mean that kava cannot be brought into these jurisdictions.
The Australian Government's Budget included measures to increase consumer access to kava and are due to be implemented by Further information. There is no evidence that people who regularly use kava become dependent on the drug, so if you stop taking it, you are unlikely to experience withdrawal symptoms.
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