this herb, a member of the pepper family, grows as a bush in the south pacific. explorer captain james cook, who gave this plant the botanical name of "intoxicating pepper", first discovered kava kava. kava has been used for over 3,000 years for its medicinal effects as a sedative, muscle relaxant, diuretic, and as a remedy for nervousness and insomnia. the botanical has been used in parts of the pacific at traditional social gatherings as a relaxant and in cultural and religious ceremonies to achieve a higher level of consciousness. the roots can be made into a mildly narcotic beverage that is comparable to popular cocktails in our culture. in germany, kava kava is used as a nonprescription drug to reduce anxiety. recent clinical studies have shown that the herb kava is a safe nonaddictive anti-anxiety medicine, and as effective as prescription anxiety agents containing benzodiazepines such as valium. while benzodiazepines tend to promote lethargy and mental impairment, kava has been shown to improve concentration, memory, and reaction time for people suffering from anxiety. kava has been clinically demonstrated as a means of achieving a state of relaxation without the adverse side effects. traditionally used in the far asian tropical islands as a narcotic and euphoric, as well as a social sacrament for promoting friendly interpersonal interactions. this herbal spirit contains, rich kava root extracts, with grape, orange, ginger wines, grape brandy and pineapple juice. mix 5-10 drops of this elixir in your favorite juice, or place them directly under your tongue to experience the essence of what kavahas to offer.

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