[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

Pumpkin Madness third installment. Hope you like it! Stay Blessed.

2 Cups Pumpkin Seeds boiled for 10 min with salt.

Spicy Parmesan:

2/3 Cup Boiled Salted Pumpkin Seeds
1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Nutritional Yeast
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Lime Vanilla Pumpkin Spice

2/3 Cup Boiled Salted Pumpkin Seeds
1 tsp Lime
1 tsp Organic Cane Sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp Pumpkin Spice

Maple Cinnamon

2/3 Cup Boiled Salted Pumpkin Seeds
1 tsp Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Nome científico
Ginkgo biloba L.

Nomes alternativos
Ginkgo, nogueira-do-japão, ginkgoácea.

Descrição
Originária da Ásia, é uma das plantas mais conhecidas em todo o mundo. Além de estar presente de forma ornamental nas grandes cidades por sua resistência à poluição e outros agressores ambientais, há registros mostrando que vem sendo usada como medicamento desde 2600 a.C.

A árvore pode atingir 35m de altura e suas folhas verdes em formato de pequenos leques ficam amarelas no outono. As sementes são amarelas quando maduras e emitem um odor desagradável. Uma árvore de Ginkgo pode viver mais de mil anos e alguns exemplares sobreviveram à explosão da bomba atômica de Hiroshima em 1945 no Japão.

Parte utilizada
Folhas.

Uso medicinal
É indicada no tratamento sintomático de insuficiência cerebrovascular (vertigens, dor de cabeça, zumbidos, perda de memória, dificuldade de concentração, depressão emocional), comprometimento da microcirculação (doença de Raynaud, parestesias, formigamentos), problemas do ouvido interno e vertigem de origem vascular.

Modos de uso
Chá das folhas, cápsulas, comprimidos, extratos e na produção de fitoterápicos como Binko, Bioflavin, Clibium, Dinaton, Equitam, Fito Biloba, Ginbiloba, Gincobem, Gincolin, Ginkan, Gingkomenil, Tanakan, Tebiloba, Tebonin e Tekasan.

Cuidados e contraindicações
Deve ser usado com cuidado por pacientes tomando anticoagulantes, ibuprofeno ou outras plantas como alho, gengibre e salgueiro. O consumo de folhas frescas deve ser evitado, pois podem conter substâncias que causam forte alergia, mas que são removidas durante os processos industriais ou de manipulação.

Efeitos colaterais
Dor de cabeça, desconforto abdominal ou alergias de pele.