[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

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Vegetables for Health #1: ARTICHOKES
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Here’s how nutritious artichokes are and how they can be of help with specific medical conditions.

Artichokes contain vitamins C and B6. They also contain the minerals Magnesium, Calcium, Iron and Potassium as well as dietary fibre.

Artichokes are excellent for liver cleanse, detoxification and recovery. These vegetables are actually related to the milk thistle — a herb that’s traditionally used to treat liver disorders. It speeds up the removal of toxins from the body and normalizes elevated levels of liver enzymes.

The vegetables contain silymarin, a unique flavonoid complex containing silybin, silydianin, and silychristin derived from the milk thistle. These phytochemicals have been the subject of decades of research, and silymarin is a powerful antioxidant, liver protector, and anti-cancer agent.

According to a study by the US Department of Agriculture, artichokes have the highest antioxidant content of any vegetable, and rank 7 overall in terms of antioxidant density. This means that regular consumption can help reduce the chances of cancer development.

The globe artichoke is a thistle cultivated as a food. The actual edible part is the flower buds. The globe artichoke is not related to the tuber-like Jerusalem artichoke, and is considered to be the ‘true’ artichoke. They are available all year round, but are at their best best from June through to November, otherwise they are small, weak, and quite dry.

Artichokes with tightly packed, crisp green or purple leaves with a slight bloom are best. Fresh ones will feel heavy for their size with the leaves ‘squeaking’ when the bud is gently pressed. In small examples of the vegetable, the leaves are more tender — baby artichokes may not even have a choke. Globe artichokes are best eaten on the day they are bought, but will keep in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

To prepare artichokes, hold the stalk and cut the tough the tips of the leaves off with scissors. Then use a knife to cut the base off before trimming off the pointed top. Young artichokes require less to cut off. Next pull the pale central leaves out and scoop the choke out with a spoon whilst avoiding disturbing the heart beneath.

Put the artichokes in a bowl of water with added lemon juice before cooking in a pan of boiling salted water for 35-45 minutes. When they are ready the leaf should easily pull out. Drain upside down.

Artichoke hearts can be bought bottled in oil and are perfect as part of an Italian antipasto recipe. Apart from that the whole head can be boiled or steamed and the leaves pulled off and dipped into sauces or melted butter, drawing the leaf through one’s teeth to remove the tender flesh and discarding the rest.

When boiled, pull out the central leaves, scoop out the choke and fill it with chopped garlic and parsley, grated cheese and breadcrumbs before drizzling with olive oil and finally baking in the oven.

Artichokes can also be grilled or barbecued. Simply cut them in half lengthways, remove the choke, brush with olive oil and grill for about 30 minutes until they are tender.

All the vegetables in this playlist will help to lose fat, but it’s the minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and the phytochemicals they contain that are the real beneficial parts of vegetables.

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