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Kava Powder is ground from the lateral roots of the Piper Methysticum plant. The plant Piper methysticum is a member of the pepper family that also contains black pepper, produces ground roots that are used to make the kava drink. It grows naturally in the South Pacific.
You can consume kava as a beverage, a supplement, or an extract. Traditionally, the root is broken up, powdered, or ground, then soaked in water to make a tea. In the South Pacific Islands, this kava tea is frequently sipped socially and during rituals and cultural traditions.
First only buy noble varieties of kava. Tu dei kava varieties result in undesirable side effects such as headaches and nausea for a couple of days.
Secondly, choose kava that is only made from the lateral roots (waka) and basal roots (lewena). Pure waka powder which is what we sell at Viti Kava has a stronger effect compared to lewena. Under no circumstances should one consume kava powder which contains stems (kasa) or leaves. Pacific Islander natives have only consumed kava made from roots for centuries without any major side effects.
Thirdly, good quality kava is fresh and cleaned well. At Viti Kava we import new batches every 4 months and our kava processor cleans and packs to FDA standards.
Lastly the kava needs to be matured to at least 3 years. Kava lactone in kava roots is optimal when the plant is at 3 years of age and continually increases at a slower rate.
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