[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

Mochi Brownies

Sometimes when I’m trying to figure out what to make, I will aimlessly wander from the refrigerator to the pantry, hoping something magically appears. This time around, I just started grabbing things, knowing I was short on time and needed to do something for Valentine’s Day.

When I think Valentine’s Day, chocolate always comes to mind but chocolate truffles or chocolate cake balls require too much time. I wanted something easy and different. On the outside, these brownies look like any other brownie. But once you bite into it, you will be surprised by the texture. These mochi brownies have a crispy, cracked outer layer but chewy inside dotted with melted chocolate. Everything about it is confusing, but in a wonderful way.

Still trying to figure out what to get your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? Or just looking to change up your brownie recipe? Give these mochi brownies a go.

Ingredients:

1 cup of water
4 tbsp of cocoa powder
3 ½ tbsp of butter
2 tbsp of vegetable oil
2 ¼ cups of sweet rice flour
1 ½ cups of sugar
½ tsp of baking soda
a pinch of salt
2 large eggs
a splash or two of vanilla extract
½ cup of chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Combine water, butter, vegetable oil and cocoa powder in a small pot over medium heat. If necessary, whisk to make sure the cocoa powder is dissolved completely. Remove the cocoa mix from the heat and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients (sweet rice flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda). Pour in the cocoa mix, stir to combine.

3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract and chocolate chips. Stir to make sure everything in incorporated evenly

4. Pour the mochi brownie batter into a parchment lined 9×9 pan.

5. In a 350°F/175°C preheated oven, bake the mochi brownies for 45 – 55 minutes.

6. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.

7. Cut into sizes of your choice and enjoy!

Notes:

Store these mochi brownies at room temperature.

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Oven set at 350
wash seeds
oil pan
single layer of seeds on the pan
bake for 30 mins to dry seeds out
season seeds with olive oil and your choice of seasonings
mix in a bowl
spead seeds back out on baking sheet/pan
bake for 20 mins at 350 or until crisp and a lil golden