[Latin Name]  Piper methyicium L.

[Specification] Kavalactones ≥30.0%

[Appearance] Yellow powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Kava?]

Kava, also known as piper methysticum, kava kava, and ‘awa, is a small shrub native to the islands in the South Pacific. The root and stems are made into a non-alcoholic, psychoactive beverage that has been used socially and ceremonially for hundreds of years in Hawaii, Fiji, and Tonga.

Kava is traditionally prepared by placing ground root and stem into a porous sack, submerging in water, and squeezing the juice into a large, carved, wooden bowl. Coconut half-shell cups are dipped and filled — punch bowl style. After drinking a cup or two a feeling of heightened attention combined with relaxation begins to come on. Although it is soothing, it is unlike alcohol in that thoughts remain clear. The flavor is largely inoffensive, but some find that it takes getting used to; it really depends on your preference for earthy flavors.

[Kava is Safe to Use]

The safe and effective benefits of kava to relieve symptoms of anxiety were also supported in a meta-analysis, a systematic statistical review of seven human clinical trials published in 2000 in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, and again in a similar critical review in 2001. The reviews did not find significant adverse effects related to liver toxicity.

In conclusion, the liver is affected by many substances, including prescription and non- prescription drugs, as well as alcohol, which is a major cause of liver damage. We must be aware that herbs are potent medicines, to be treated with the appropriate respect regarding potential interactions and toxicity, including to the liver. On the other hand, Kava kava’s margin of safety far surpasses that of it’s pharmaceutical equivalent.

[Function]

Kava’s can help offset a number of problems, most notably stress, anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns. However, kava’s anxiolytic (anti-panic or anti-anxiety agent) and calming properties can offset many other stress and anxiety related ailments.

1. Kava as a Therapy for Anxiety
2. Kava May Remedy Menopausal Mood Swings

3. Weight Loss

4. Combat Premature Aging

5. Quit Smoking Aid

6. Combat pain as an analgesic

7. Insomnia

8. Depression

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Blueberry Compote Filling are perfect for the 4th of July!
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Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe:
(recipe adapted from Brown Eyed Baker: https://bit.ly/UVFpPc)

Makes 1 dozen cupcakes
Ingredients:

- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons red food coloring
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar

Blueberry Compote:
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions:

First preheat your oven to 350ºF. Then line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

In a mixer cream your butter and sugar until it’s nice and fluffy on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes. Then add in your egg and turn the mixer to high speed. Scrape down your bowl if you need to and keep mixing until everything is incorporated.

Now in a separate small bowl, mix together your cocoa powder, vanilla extract and red food coloring to make a thick paste. You’re going to add this to the batter and then mix it on medium speed until everything’s combined.

Now with the mixer on the lowest speed add in half of the buttermilk and then alternate between the flour and the buttermilk until everything’s combined. Again you’re going to need to scrape down the bowl to make sure everything’s mixed through to get that red color.

Finally add in the salt, baking soda and vinegar and then crank it up on medium-high speed and beat it for another minute until everything’s smooth and combined.

Now evenly fill the cupcake liners with the batter and bake it for about 15-18 minutes until it’s done. You can test this with a thin knife and if it comes out clean, it’s ready.

While your cupcakes are baking it’s time to make your blueberry compote. Combine half of the blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice into a small saucepan. Cook it over medium heat for about 10 minutes and then add in the rest of the blueberries and cook it for another 8-10 minutes until it’s thick and bubbly. Now let it cool completely.

Take your cupcakes out of the oven and let it cool completely for about 10-15 minutes. Once they’re completely cooled take your cupcake corer and poke a hole in the middle and remove the core. I bought this cupcake corer at Michael’s and it’s by Wilton, and I’ve included a link to it below.

Now you’re going to fill that empty core with the blueberry compote. Now, all you need is the frosting. I’m using my favorite cream cheese frosting to top it off. And to give people a little hint of the secret surprise inside, I’m going to decorate it with a blueberry on top!

Links:

Ghirardelli Cocoa Powder: https://bit.ly/1lo61xz
Natural Red Food Coloring: https://amzn.to/1wXeNel
Wilton Cupcake Corer: https://bit.ly/TGGauo

Cream Cheese Frosting: https://youtu.be/jXWUOHjBnHA

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