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Product Name | Kava Extract |
Botanical Name | Piper methysticum |
Part Used | Root |
Appearance | Brownish Yellow to Light Yellow Powder |
Specification | 4:1 10:1 Straight Powder 10%-70% Kavalactones |
Storage Period | 24 Months |
Package | 1kg/bag 25kg/drum |
Storage Conditions | Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
Description Kava is an evergreen, robust, dioecious, vine-like perennial shrub that grows about 1-4 m high in partial sun, shaded from the canopy of the tropical forests, and grows best in areas between 500 and 1000 feet above sea level. It is grown in loose, deep, organically rich, well-drained soils in moist, humid, tropical conditions with frequent rainfall. The plant has lateral roots about 2 m long and 8 cm diameter with glabrous, woody, branching stems. Leaves are green, alternate, glabrous, cordate, 10-30 cm by 9-24 cm, entire, apex acute, palmately veined and borne on 2-7 cm long petioles. Flower & Fruit Flowers are small, unisexual, whitish, occurring in short, irregular, axillary spikes or opposite leaves. The floral bracts are rounded and peltate on pubescent pedicels. The male spikes with flowers bearing two short stamens, female spikes (rare) female flower with a unilocular ovary and stigma. The fruit, a berry is seldom produced and the plant must be propagated by dividing the roots or through stem cuttings. Health Benefits Kava root helps to soothe the stress, anxiety, restlessness and also cures insomnia. It also treats epilepsy, depression, headaches, ADHD symptoms, psychosis, migraines, common cold tuberculosis, respiratory tract infections, chronic fatigue syndrome and muscle pain. The kava root is also used to treat pain and swelling of uterus, menstrual discomfort, urinary tract infections, sexual arousal and skin diseases such as speeds up healing process, leprosy, eye health issues and painkiller. It can also treat toothaches and canker sores if used as a mouthwash. The U.S Food and Drug Administration have warned that the kava supplements leads to the chances of severe liver damage. 1. Pain relief and Muscle Spasms The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties provides various health benefits. The pain and inflammation of arthritis surgery or an injury can be relieved by drinking the decoction of kava root. 2. Rheumatism and Sore muscles Due to the presence of analgesic, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used to treat the painful and inflamed joints and muscles, backache and carpal tunnel syndrome. The sore and tired muscles could be relaxed by massaging the Kava Kava oil to the aching areas of the body. The kava kava oil could be diluted with coconut oil to use on sensitive skin. The symptoms of sore joints and muscles could be alleviated by drinking a cup of Kava tea or one capsule of Kava Kava extract. 3. Sleep Aid The addition of kava root to the daily regime or weekly regime helps to eliminate the restlessness or insomnia. It can soothe body aches, mind and muscle tension which helps to provide a sound sleep. 4. Helpful for toothache, sore gums and sore throat The anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anesthetic properties of Kava Kava helps to alleviate the pain caused due to gingivitis, toothache, gum discomfort and sore throat. A small drop of Kava Kava oil should be applied to the affected tooth or gum or a quarter-inch piece of Kava Kava root should be chewed for 5-10 minutes. The sore throat could be relieved by chewing the Kava Kava root or intake of Kava tea two times a day helps to relieve. 5. Anxiety Aid The decoction of Kava root extracts helps to calm or soothe the mind by managing the hormonal balance in the body. 6. Headache Prevention Kava root helps to reduce the inflammation and provides relieve to the migraines and headaches. 7. Boost immune system Kava root can boost the immune system for humans like the result shown when the test was conducted on mice. 8. Kidney health The urinary tract infections can be eliminated by using the root stock of Kava. The decoction of Kava root is a suitable choice. 9. Benefit for Menstrual Discomfort and Menopausal Syndrome The study shows that those women who took Kava Kava with the daily hormone therapy medication showed much improvement in comparison to those who took hormone therapy medicine only. It should be added to either in the form of tea or capsule to the daily routine. 10. Weight Loss Goals Kava root helps to prohibit anxiety and stress which results in weight loss. The kava root helps to remove stimuli and also avoids the snacking between the meals. 11. May reduce size of Tumors found in the Prostate Kava Kava prevents the degradation in prostate cancer treatment which helps to enhance the prostate health and lower the chances of prostate cancer. 12. Prevent Premature Aging The antioxidants found in the Kava Kava helps to prevent free radicals from the systems. Free radicals can lead the apoptosis or mutation of healthy cells which causes chronic disease and premature aging. It helps to eliminate the free radicals. 13. Helps fight cancer The kava root possesses the anticancer properties which helps to reduce the oxidative stress and pretreats the cells. . 14. Quit smoking The decoction of kava root helps to soothe the nerves and eradicate anxiety. It helps the people to quit cigarette, alcohol, drugs etc. |