[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

Stevia Rebaudiana
S Triagni brings to you Stevia rebaudiana, Indian ayurvedic name being, “madhu patra”, that has been used since ancient time, and is found in Paraguay, South America, as well as in India. Many people around the world have started to use it daily in this age as well.
Stevia is an herbal plant and has various uses & benefits such as:
• Stevia is calorie free, natural sugar substitute
• Stevia is best for the diabetic, without any side effects
• Stevia is fat free, with no carbohydrates
• Stevia helps to reduce the blood sugar type II
• Stevia doesn’t create any glycemic
• Stevia is non-protenacious, and can be stable up to 180 degree C
• Stevia has an anti- oral bacterial effect, which is very good to be used as a sweetener for tooth powder, tooth paste, & mouth wash
• Stevia can be used in anti-wrinkle face packs, and is very effective to tighten the skin
• Stevia helps to cure disease like dermatitis and eczema

A Pete Goffe-Wood Recipe,

Ingredients for Pumpkin seed pesto:
2 cups pumpkin seeds
3 green chillies
15g lemon zest
6 cloves garlic
3 Tbs black mustard seeds, roasted
3 Tbs coriander seeds, roasted
80ml lemon juice
200ml pumpkin seed oil

For the squid:
3 tomatoes
900g squid
100g rocket

9 Nov 2011