[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

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BREAKFAST – Winter Granola (Makes 4 portions):
2 cups oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
3 tbsp maple syrup: https://amzn.to/2aub6Nd
1 tsp cinnamon
Grating of nutmeg
1/2 cup dried cranberries: https://amzn.to/2eYkuIC
Coconut milk (or any plant-based milk): https://amzn.to/2eNrENg
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees celsius. Place the oats nuts, seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg on a lined baking tray, mix it well and spread evenly then place it in the oven for 30 minutes. Halfway through, give everything another mix together just so doesn’t catch. Remove and leave it to cool, then once cool add in the dried cranberries. Serve with plant-based milk and/or fresh berries. Store remaining granola in an air-tight container for up to a week.

SNACK – Hippeas Chickpea Puffs ‘In Herbs We Trust’: https://bit.ly/2ffI6ZK

LUNCH – Warm, Crispy Garlic Potato Salad with Cashew Sour Cream:
1/2 romaine lettuce
1/2 cucumber
4 small potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
3 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Fresh basil, chopped

For the Cashew Sour Cream:
1/2 cup cashews: https://amzn.to/2eYigJl
2 tbsp nutritional yeast: https://amzn.to/2aAZ8MM
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & black pepper
1/4 cup water
Shred up the lettuce and slice the cucumber. Place the potatoes in a pan of boiling water and let them boil until soft. Once cooked, put them on a lined baking tray and crush them using the bottom of a mug. Drizzle over the olive oil and mince the garlic. Place those in the oven on 180 degrees for around 20 minutes or until crispy and golden. In that time I make up the Cashew Sour Cream in a food processor by blending up the cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, pepper and water until smooth. Remove the potatoes from the oven, place in another bowl with 3 tablespoons of the Cashew Sour Cream, mix together, then add in the sundried tomatoes and some shredded basil. Mix well, then place the lettuce and cucumber in a bowl and add the Warm, Crispy Potato Salad on top.

SNACK – Matcha Latte:
1 cup non-dairy milk: https://amzn.to/2eNrENg
1 tsp matcha: https://i.refs.cc/PtXrkjsu
Matcha whisk: https://amzn.to/2dTiBib
Heat up the non diary milk in a pan until its warmed through. Place the matcha powder in a cup then pour in 1/4 cup of the warm milk, whisk it until smooth then pour in the rest of the milk and give it a good stir.

DINNER – Quinoa & Rose Harissa Roast Veg:
Beluza Rose Harissa: https://amzn.to/2f4VInD
2 small aubergines
1 red onion
1 large tomato
1 sweet red pepper
Small handful fresh mint
2 cups quinoa: https://i.refs.cc/PtXrkjsu
1 handful chopped green olives
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees celsius. Chop the aubgerines, green peppers, sweet red pepper, tomato and red onion. Place those on a lined baking tray then add on 1-2 tbsp harissa paste and mixed well through the vegetables. Place in the oven to roast for around 25 minutes. In this time, cook up the quinoa with 3 cups hot water. Once cooked, remove the roast veg out from the oven and add it to the quinoa. Add in the chopped green olives, serve into bowls and then top it with some fresh mint.

DESSERT – Blueberry Nice-cream
1 frozen chopped banana
2 tbsp blueberry powder: https://i.refs.cc/PtXrkjsu
Blend up up the frozen chopped banana in a food processor until almost smooth, then add in the blueberry powder and blend it up again.

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