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Kava is a root that has been used for thousands of years in Pacific island cultures as an important drink that can be a safe alternative to alcohol as well as having been prescribed as an effective folk remedy for anxiety, insomnia and back pain. Kava Root (the only part of the plant that is used) is largely employed as a celebratory drink much in the same way that alcohol is used in the West. It helps mark momentous occasions such as weddings, public festivals, political powwows and holidays, and it is even used in ceremonies honoring the dead. It has, in recent years, come to light as being a useful herb in treating anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, chronic pain, headaches, stomach ailments, and stress. This herb has also been used effectively in people who are quitting smoking or trying to lose weight.
The root is sold in capsule form but most often as a tea with other herbs added for flavor. Many people have reported feelings of ease, acceptance and brightened mood up to two days after ingesting the tea. Add Kava to your mid-morning or afternoon break for a great pick me up with increased mental clarity.
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