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Kava I .. n0',:, Kava is a small shrub grown in -; mainly Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Hawaii. The'.i i<_:on :i,_ is very rich, as islanders have used kava plants for over 3,000 years in social rituals, religious ceremonies, and medicinal purposes. The root and stump of the plant are ground down and made into a natural, non-alcoholic beverage. When consumed, the effect of the active ingredients in the kava plant is psychological and physiological relaxation. Kava's botanical name is Piper Methysticum and there are estimated to be over 100 different varieties of the plant. efts j br'o Fir, Ka'✓J Drinking kava offers many benefits. n relax the mind and body and induce a sense of calm and euphoria, making it ideal to use for _ It can also be used to ,:;. those everyday normal feelings of anxiousness when facing challenging life events, as well as to relieve muscle tension or to help when getting to sleep or staying asleep is difficult. There are many reasons to drink kava; here are a few of the reasons why customers say they drink kava: .To have an alternative to alcohol for social relaxation .To alleviate stress and keep calm .To lower anxiety, worries, and fears .To lift their mood .To increase sociability .To use as a natural sleep aid How Kava Works The calming effects of kava root drinks are due to a combination of the main active ingredients in the plant, (knowrt as kavalactones), not to a single substance or compound. There are thought to be 18 different kavalactones, with a large majority of active ingredients coming from just six. Each variety has a different composition of these six kavalactones and that is why different varieties provide different relaxation effects. Some are more uplifting and great for -_ Other varieties are better for and great as a sleep aid. If you're wondering how to prepare a cup of kava, checkout our guide on Kava Side effects and Safety No Hangovers One of the big benefits of is that it will not overly dehydrate your body or fill it with the toxins that lead to headaches and hangovers. Drinking kava you won't have to worry about waking up and feeling groggy the next morning. And, kava doesn't impair your cognitive abilities or mental clarity in the same way that alcohol does.