Kava Kava is a wonderful ethnobotanical widely used, specially among the people in the South Pacific islands, where it natively grows.
The natives drink it for special ceremonies as a stimulant, much like alcohol in industralized societies.
The root, either powdered or cut, is made into a tea that numbs the mouth and the throat, and a bit later the body and mind is permeated with relaxation and bliss.
Medical testing has proved Kava Kava as an effective anti-depressant, anti-stress and anti-insomnia and it helps relieve different kinds of pain...
For me, it is a great alternative to aspirin, when I have headaches or sore muscles.
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Tips for making Kava:
- First, get some Kava Kava (you can get it here)
'You should get the cut root if you enjoy infusions, or get the powdered root if you prefer to make it on-the-go, both yield the same effect. Fortunately, Kava Kava is very cheap, so you could experiment with both to see which suits you.
Also, for a stronger effect, you may want to try the 84% Kavalactone paste/extract'
- Bring water to a boil and reduce the flame.
- Add 2 or 3 spoonfuls of the cut root and let simmer for 3 minutes. You can adjust the dose to your personal taste
- Turn off the flame and let sit for a couple more minutes
- Strain the liquid, pour into a cup and add honey or sugar if desired
'Kava is an aquired taste, although the flavour is not unpleasant, it has a unique taste to it'
- Enjoy with good company and music!
* The plant material can be re-boiled if desired onece or twice more
** If, instead, you have powdered root, just add a spoonful to a cup of warm water and sweeten it. Keep a spoon nearby and stir once in a while, as the powder tends to sit in the bottom of the cup.
*** A WORD OF CAUTION ***
Don't drink Kava Kava more than once or twice a week: there are studies that show a (reversible) yellowing and scaling of the skin to users who drink it in big quantities for long periods of time.
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