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Kava Kava Benefits

Kava Kava comes from the root of the Kava plant, a shrub that is prevalent in the Pacific Islands. The plant was domesticated nearly 3,000 years ago, and the roots are dried, ground into a powder and turned into a beverage.

  1. Stress and Anxiety

    • Kava Kava is used to reduce stress and anxiety because it does not cause the same side effects as prescription drugs such as Valium.

    Alcohol Substitue

    • Kava Kava is a popular alcohol substitute because it creates a relaxing sensation without leading to anger or violence the way alcohol commonly does.

    Safety

    • According to Kava.com. there are no recorded incidents of anyone getting sick or hurt from injecting Kava, and in fact it is believed to reduce alcohol consumption.

    Pain Relief

    • Kava Kava is also known to relief back pain, neck pain, tension headaches and even menstrual pain.

    Warnings

    • Kava is not suggested for use in people who are pregnant, depressed or taking certain medications. While there has been no direct proof, according to www.cherylsherbs.com, some studies have loosely linked Kava to liver problems.

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