Kava Kava Root - 1oz.

Relaxes Muscles & Nerves, Supports Restful Sleep Kava Kava is a tall shrub in the pepper family that grows in the Polynesian Islands. Its Latin name literally means “intoxicating pepper.” The name Kava means "bitter" in the Tongan language. The root was traditionally used to make a drink with a mild to moderate sedative and euphoric effect. Only the peeled root is used, as all other parts of the plant are not safe to use.  Kava has been used for more than 3,000 years by Pacific Islanders. Back in the day when warring clans got together to work out their differences, it was Kava that helped keep tribal tensions at a minimum. After all, who wants to wage war when they can feel so relaxed and goooood!  Kava is still used during gatherings and social events today, for weddings, traditional ceremonies, male bonding…  Kava causes a distinctive temporary numbing on the tongue that is unique to Kava. This is the kavalactones, constituents in Kava that make Kava do what it does best – calm