[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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1. Garlic Contains a Compound Called Allicin, Which Has Potent Medicinal Properties

Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family.

It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks.

It grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste.

However, throughout ancient history, the main use of garlic was for its health and medicinal properties (1).

Its use was well documented by all the major civilizations… including the Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans and the Chinese (2).

This is what garlic looks like:

Garlic Bulbs and Cloves

The entire “head” is called a garlic bulb, while each segment is called a clove. There are about 10-20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take.

We now know that most of the health effects are caused by one of the sulfur compounds formed when a garlic clove is chopped, crushed or chewed.

This compound is known as allicin, and is also responsible for the distinct garlic smell.

Allicin enters the body from the digestive tract and travels all over the body, where it exerts its potent biological effects (which we’ll get to in a bit).

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Bottom Line: Garlic is a plant in the onion family, grown for its cooking properties and health effects. It is high in a sulfur compound called Allicin, which is believed to bring most of the health benefits.
2. Garlic Is Highly Nutritious, But Has Very Few Calories

Blonde With Onions, Garlic and Pepperoni

Calorie for calorie, garlic is incredibly nutritious.

A (28 grams) serving of garlic contains (3):

Manganese: 23% of the RDA.
Vitamin B6: 17% of the RDA.
Vitamin C: 15% of the RDA.
Selenium: 6% of the RDA.
Fiber: 0.6 gram.
Decent amounts of calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin B1.
Garlic also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients. In fact, it contains a little bit of almost everything we need.

This is coming with 42 calories, with 1.8 grams of protein and 9 grams of carbs.

Bottom Line: Garlic is low in calories and very rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Manganese. It also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients.
3. Garlic Can Combat Sickness, Including the Common Cold

Garlic

Garlic supplementation is known to boost the function of the immune system.

One large 12-week study found that a daily garlic supplement reduced the number of colds by 63% compared with placebo (4).

The average length of cold symptoms was also reduced by 70%, from 5 days in placebo to just 1.5 days in the garlic group.

Another study found that a high dose of garlic extract (2.56 grams per day) can reduce the number of days sick with cold or flu by 61% (5).

If you often get colds, then adding garlic to your diet could be incredibly helpful.

Bottom Line: Garlic supplementation helps to prevent and reduce the severity of common illnesses like the flu and common cold.
4. The Active Compounds in Garlic Can Reduce Blood Pressure

Elderly Woman Choosing Between Pills and Garlic

Cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes are the world’s biggest killers.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most important drivers of these diseases.

Human studies have found garlic supplementation to have a significant impact on reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure (6, 7, 8).

In one study, aged garlic extract at doses of 600-1,500 mg was just as effective as the drug Atenolol at reducing blood pressure over a 24 week period (9).

Supplement doses must be fairly high to have these desired effects. The amount of allicin needed is equivalent to about four cloves of garlic per day.

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Bottom Line: High doses of garlic appear to improve blood pressure of those with known high blood pressure (hypertension). In some instances, supplementation can be as effective as regular medications.
5. Garlic Improves Cholesterol Levels, Which May Lower The Risk of Heart Disease

Heart and Stethoscope

Garlic can lower Total and LDL cholesterol.

For those with high cholesterol, garlic supplementation appears to reduce total and/or LDL cholesterol by about 10-15% (10, 11, 12).

Looking at LDL (the “bad”) and HDL (the “good”) cholesterol specifically, garlic appears to lower LDL but has no reliable effect on HDL (6, 7, 13, 14, 15).

Garlic does not appear to lower triglyceride levels, another known risk factor for heart disease (10, 12).

Bottom Line: Garlic supplementation seems to reduce total and LDL cholesterol, particularly in those who have high cholesterol. HDL cholesterol and triglycerides do not seem to be affected.

Maitake is an edible mushroom species often referred to as “hen of the woods.” Containing specific beta-glucan polysaccharides, known as grifolan and D-fraction, it is especially helpful for stimulating immune functions with many studies on its beneficial antitumor effects. Learn about our top recommended extract choices for nutritional supplementation as well as harvesting or cultivating your own maitake and how to use and prepare it.

Fungi Perfecti Host Defense, Maitake, 120caps – https://amzn.to/2ftJ0hz
Mushroom Wisdom Maitake D-Fraction Pro 4X Liquid, 1oz – https://amzn.to/1yfLu63
Mushroom Wisdom Maitake D-Fraction, 120caps – https://amzn.to/1M7HMau
Mushroom Science Maitake Full Spectrum Extract, 90 caps – https://bit.ly/1By7HQn
Mushroom Wisdom Maitake D-Fraction Immune System Support, 2oz – https://amzn.to/2gr3Hgb
Organic Maitake Mushroom Growing Kit – https://amzn.to/2fWTt8S
Maitake Mushroom Pieces, Mountain Rose Herbs, Organic, 1oz-1lb – https://bit.ly/2fKARpS
Maitake Extract, Mountain Rose Herbs, 1-4oz – https://bit.ly/2grahmE
Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Maitake Mushroom, 60tabs – https://amzn.to/2g9HxOT

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Additional Sourced Info:

Effect of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) D-Fraction on the activation of NK cells in cancer patients: https://1.usa.gov/1C8rl97
Administration of a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa stimulates immune function: https://1.usa.gov/1GtmuNl
Maitake: The Magnificent ‘Dancing’ Mushroom: https://huff.to/1wfz3qH
Antitumor effect of polysaccharide grifolan NMF-5N on syngeneic tumor: https://1.usa.gov/1wvRVGM
Relationship between solubility of grifolan, a fungal 1,3-beta-D-glucan, and production of tumor necrosis factor by macrophages: https://1.usa.gov/19cW4VL
Immune-enhancing effects of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) and Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extracts: https://1.usa.gov/18BCqBC
Synergistic potentiation of D-fraction with vitamin C as possible alternative approach for cancer therapy: https://1.usa.gov/1Bsv1QG
Can maitake MD-fraction aid cancer patients?: https://1.usa.gov/1Bsvgvj
Genes Related to Suppression of Malignant Phenotype Induced by Maitake D-Fraction in Breast Cancer Cells: https://1.usa.gov/1xeaU3E
Enhancement of cytotoxicity of NK cells by D-Fraction, a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa: https://bit.ly/1E6WCEt
The Pharmacological Potential of Mushrooms: https://1.usa.gov/1GGr6TE
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) improve glucose tolerance of experimental diabetic rats: https://1.usa.gov/1MuuBNj
Anti-diabetic activity present in the fruit body of Grifola frondosa (Maitake): https://1.usa.gov/1C8rZTY
Maitake Mushroom Extracts Ameliorate Progressive Hypertension: https://1.usa.gov/18BCIZn
The effect of maitake mushrooms on liver and serum lipids: https://1.usa.gov/1NM2HxV

All information is for educational purposes only and is the personal view of the author; not intended as medical advice,
diagnosis or prescription. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to cure or prevent any disease.