[Latin Name]  Piper methyicium L.

[Specification] Kavalactones ≥30.0%

[Appearance] Yellow powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Kava?]

Kava, also known as piper methysticum, kava kava, and ‘awa, is a small shrub native to the islands in the South Pacific. The root and stems are made into a non-alcoholic, psychoactive beverage that has been used socially and ceremonially for hundreds of years in Hawaii, Fiji, and Tonga.

Kava is traditionally prepared by placing ground root and stem into a porous sack, submerging in water, and squeezing the juice into a large, carved, wooden bowl. Coconut half-shell cups are dipped and filled — punch bowl style. After drinking a cup or two a feeling of heightened attention combined with relaxation begins to come on. Although it is soothing, it is unlike alcohol in that thoughts remain clear. The flavor is largely inoffensive, but some find that it takes getting used to; it really depends on your preference for earthy flavors.

[Kava is Safe to Use]

The safe and effective benefits of kava to relieve symptoms of anxiety were also supported in a meta-analysis, a systematic statistical review of seven human clinical trials published in 2000 in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, and again in a similar critical review in 2001. The reviews did not find significant adverse effects related to liver toxicity.

In conclusion, the liver is affected by many substances, including prescription and non- prescription drugs, as well as alcohol, which is a major cause of liver damage. We must be aware that herbs are potent medicines, to be treated with the appropriate respect regarding potential interactions and toxicity, including to the liver. On the other hand, Kava kava’s margin of safety far surpasses that of it’s pharmaceutical equivalent.

[Function]

Kava’s can help offset a number of problems, most notably stress, anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns. However, kava’s anxiolytic (anti-panic or anti-anxiety agent) and calming properties can offset many other stress and anxiety related ailments.

1. Kava as a Therapy for Anxiety
2. Kava May Remedy Menopausal Mood Swings

3. Weight Loss

4. Combat Premature Aging

5. Quit Smoking Aid

6. Combat pain as an analgesic

7. Insomnia

8. Depression

Seasonings and flavorings in Korean Cuisine

Let’s get one thing out the way first. THE seasoning is salt. All others may contribute to seasoning, but are used more to add flavor as much as for their saltiness, -prime example: Soy sauce. The distinction is worth making because whilst all food need seasoning, they do not necessarily need flavoring. It seems that with hitherto relatively scarce flavorings now commercially available, use of flavorings have become rather indiscriminate. It used to be that soy sauce was used sparingly since they were made only once a year and had to last.

Having said that, these are the flavorings that are absolutely found in every Korean kitchen. Salt, pepper, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, toasted and crushed sesame seed, dried chilli powder, sugar, chilli paste, soy bean paste, vinegar, garlic, ginger, spring onion, salted shrimp sauce, salted anchovy extract, mustard and MSG.

Some recipe calls for flavorings to be added during cooking, and seasoned to taste before serving such as those using soy bean paste or shrimp sauce, whilst others need to be seasoned, with only tiny amount of flavoring to be added before serving, such as sesame oil and MSG. One last thing: As in any cuisine, quality ingredients will tell; it is always worthwhile to try to get the best.

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