KAVA 101

KAVA 101 - Basic Facts

Where Does Kava Come From?

What are the Effects of Kava?

Where Does Kava Come From?

Each island nation has its own myth for how kava arrived, with most agreeing that the powerful plant was a gift from the gods. Early explores of the South Pacific took the kava plant far and wide as they explored neighboring islands, leading to the abundance and variety of kava strains present today.

What is Kava Root?

What are the Effects of Kava?

Where Does Kava Come From?

Kava is made from the ground roots of the plant Piper methysticum, a member of the pepper family that also includes black pepper. It is a native plant found in the South Pacific. Kava can be taken as a drink, as a supplement or as an extract.

What are the Effects of Kava?

Kava is consumed to lessen daily stressors and promote relaxation. South Pacific islanders consume kava daily to decompress and socialize with their community.

Beyond relaxation, kava is said to help improve sleep and focus.

How Does Kava Work?

How Does Kava Compare to Other Botanicals?

What are the Effects of Kava?

Kavalactones, the key compound in kava, aid in relaxing the brain and body as they are absorbed. Kava is known for its reverse tolerance – meaning one processes kavalactones faster and more efficiently with continued use over time.

How Does Kava Compare to Other Botanicals?

Where other functional products are known to impair mental cognition, kava facilitates clear-headed calm. This allows consumers to relax and appreciate its effects without concern for productivity or being groggy the morning after.

Where Do You Source Kava From?

How Does Kava Compare to Other Botanicals?

We source our kava products from the most reputable and well-known vendors, who in turn purchase directly from Vanuatu, the world’s largest kava-exporting nation. All of the kava products we carry are lab-tested and processed in the USA before distribution.