What Is It?

Kava Kava (Piper Methysticum) is a shrub cultivated throughout Vanuatu. The shrub is harvested and the roots are dried, pulverized and extracted with water. This liquid contains Kavalactones which is the active ingredient giving the benefits. This is also the liquid commonly used for the local customary ceremonies.

Kava Kava is, highly valued for its medicinal uses as a sedative, muscle relaxant, diuretic, and as a remedy for nervousness and insomnia. Although Kava has sedative and anaesthetic properties, it is not an alcoholic beverage. Everyone is different and the effect of drinking Kava Kava will vary from person to person, if taken in a small amounts, a mild feeling of sleepiness and drowsiness, relaxation of the body and the muscles. It is beneficial for relieving anxiety , stress, menopausal and eliminates insomnia by promoting restful sleep.