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Kava kava

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Name: Kava kava

Other Names: Awa, Kava, Piper methysticum, ʻawa, 'ava, yaqona, sakau

Description: Kava Kava or Piper methysticum is an ancient crop of the western Pacific, often thought of as one of the most precious gifts from the Earth. Not only is it a pleasant drink that can be a safe alternative to alcohol, but Kava Kava has been prescribed as an effective folk remedy for anxiety, insomnia and back pain. The word Kava is used to refer both to the plant and the beverage produced from it. It has a long history of ritual and recreational use in Pacific Polynesia and is now a common herbal product. Other names for Kava Kava includes awa (Hawaii), 'ava (Samoa), yaqona (Fiji), and sakau (Pohnpei). Kava is consumed in various ways throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures of Polynesia, Vanuatu, Melanesia and some parts of Micronesia and Australia.

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Conditions Treated: Sleep

Specific Conditions Treated: Night Sweats

Ingredients Participating: Kava kava

Night sweats affect a variety of people, regardless of age or gender. As a result, the causes of night sweats are complex and varied. Often times, those who experience night sweats...   more

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Conditions Treated: Sleep

Specific Conditions Treated: Insomnia

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Insomnia is "difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both" and it may be due to inadequate quality or quantity of sleep. Insomnia is not defined by a specific number of hour...   more

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Conditions Treated: Musculoskeletal

Specific Conditions Treated: Back Pain

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Kava is native to Melanesia but was introduced throughout the islands of Polynesia by ancient voyagers. It thrives in wet, somewhat shady places, but in Samoa is found only in inla...   more

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Conditions Treated: Sleep

Specific Conditions Treated: Insomnia

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Insomnia or sleep disorders or lack of sleep makes it difficult for the brain to store information it collected during the day and for the body to recharge itself for another day. ...   more

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Conditions Treated: Mental Health

Specific Conditions Treated: Depression

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[URL(T) [URL(T) kava-kava]kava[/URL]-kava][URL(T) kava-kava]Kava[/URL] Kava[/URL] gives a general feeling of well being and a little feeling of euphoria. It can elevate the mood of...   more

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Nature's Pharmacy
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