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Topic: Kava Kava Facts
Kava Kava by Ray Sahelian MD |
Kava is the term used for both the plant and the beverage made from it. The beverage is prepared from the root of a shrub called the pepper plant, Piper methysticum, found in Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia.
Published: Monday 23 October, 2006 |
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Topic: Kava Kava Facts
Kava, the Root of Serenity by MD Journal |
Critics have questioned whether there's a sound scientific basis for recommending kava in supplement form. Kava supplements, after all, are nothing like the sharp-tasting, homemade South Seas brews traditionally served in coconut shells (although you can still order the herb this way in South Pacifi...
Published: Monday 23 October, 2006 |
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Topic: Kava Kava Facts
Kava Kava: The Great Calmer by Bruce Burnett |
Research shows that the main active ingredients in the root of Kava are a group of resinous compounds called kava lactones. These have a depressant effect on the central nervous system and are sedative and antispasmodic. Kava is a very effective muscle relaxant. Kava lactones also have an antiseptic...
Published: Friday 20 October, 2006 |
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Topic: Kava Kava Facts
Herbs For Natural Sleep - Kava |
People have traditionally prepared kava as a cold tea (an infusion made from straining a mixture of water and shredded and pounded fresh or dried root). An easy method of preparing kava tea involves popping two or more heaped teaspoons of kava root for each person into a clean stocking, tying a knot...
Published: Wednesday 11 October, 2006 |
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