KAVA KAVA 400 mg 60 Vegi Capsules

Kava, otherwise known as piper methysticum, is a member of the pepper family and is native to Polynesia, from which it spread to many western Pacific islands. Traditionally the rhizomes were chewed or ground into a pulp and mixed with water/liquid to create a thick mash that slightly numbed the mouth and induced feelings of well-being, calm and contentment.

'Kava ceremonies' were even held for visiting royalty or special guests. It was James Cook who first introduced the herb to Europe. A little over 20 years ago, Kava became very popular in the West and became a go-to herb for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. Still today, it is considered an extremely effective alternative to anti-depressants and sleep aids, often associated with undesirable side effects. Kava's active compounds are known collectively as kavalactones. Research has demonstrated the ability of kavalactones to bind to a number of receptors in the brain, including dopamine receptors. This explains the herb's calming, muscle relaxing and mild analgesic-like effects.

Recommended

Adults take 1 capsule daily, separately from products containing caffeine, or as directed by your health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 months.

Ingredients

Kava Kava (piper methysticum root 30% kavalactones).....400mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:

cellulose, hypromellose (all from vegetable sources)