What is Kava Kava Root? Kava Kava is an herbal medicine made from the roots of Piper methysticum, a type of plant that grows on islands in the Pacific Ocean. Its name means, in English, "intoxicating pepper." People on Pacific islands like Fiji and Tonga have been using it for social events and traditional medicine for hundreds of years. They dry the roots or make a powder out of them. Then they add water to the mix and drink it. How do I use Kava Kava Root? Kava may be consumed in the form of a supplement, extract, or beverage. The root is traditionally steeped in water after being pulverized, ground, or powdered to prepare tea. As an integral component of traditional ceremonies and cultural practices across the South Pacific Islands, this tea is frequently ingested in a social setting. Kava Kava root benefits: Most people know kava for its ability to calm people down. People say that kava improves happiness, well-being, and satisfaction and makes you feel relaxed. Several studies have found that kava may be helpful for treating nervousness, sleeplessness, and other similar nerve conditions. ◉ Regulates blood pressure: Some information says that kava might help lower blood pressure. In fact, kava can make it difficult for wounds to heal. Because of this, you should not take kava for at least two weeks before surgery. Also, talk to your doctor about these effects if you want more information. ◉ Can Help Lower Cholesterol Levels: One early study showed that people who used kava had less body fat and thinner skinfolds. But there isn't enough evidence to show that kava can help drop cholesterol levels. ◉ Eases Depression and Anxiety Issues: It is well known that Kava can improve your health and help you sleep. The brain and the central nervous system benefit greatly from the kavalactones found in the root. Chemicals made from the kava root also help keep seizures from happening. Researchers have also looked at how well kava works to treat worry and anxiety. And because kava makes you feel calm, it also stops muscle cramps and relaxes your muscles. ◉ Kava May Aid Sleep: Many health problems, like high blood pressure, diabetes, sadness, obesity, and even cancer, are linked to not getting enough sleep. Realizing this, many people take sleeping pills to help them sleep better. Similar to worry-relieving drugs, frequent use of sleep aids can lead to physical dependence. People often use kava instead of these sleep aids because it promotes calmness. In a study with 24 people, kava was found to be better than a fake at reducing stress and getting people to sleep. But both the researchers and the people who took part knew if they were getting kava or a fake drug. This knowledge could have introduced a bias that affected the study's outcomes. Even with these problems, a later, better-quality study found that kava helped people sleep better and feel less anxious than a placebo. It's intriguing that kava may help with sleep because it helps with nervousness. People with anxiety often have trouble sleeping because of stress. So, kava may help treat nervousness, which may help people sleep better when they can't sleep. We don't know how kava affects sleep in people who don't have trouble sleeping because of worry or stress. Furthermore, it can make you sleepy, but that doesn't seem to affect your ability to drive. Where can I buy Kava Kava Root? Buy Kava Kava Root from the health food store in the USA, Alive Herbals. Kava Kava Root information (at a glance): Product Name Kava Kava Root. Scientific Name Piper methysticum. Country of Origin Originally from Vanuatu. Packaged in the USA. Ingredient Kava Kava Root. Taste and Aroma It has a strong, sharp and sour taste. Arona: Lilac-like. Shelf Life and Storage Shelf life is about 6–36 months. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and prevent sunlight exposure. Precautions We requested that, before consuming spices, herbs, teas or any kind of natural product, you consult an expertly qualified healthcare practitioner or herbalist. Note This product information has not been appraised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For educational purposes only.
