Kava (Piper methysticum) is an age-old herbal drink that was the beverage of choice for the royal families of the South Pacific. Believed to originate from Melansia, a'wa (kava) grows abundantly in the sun-drenched islands of Polynesia.

It is a soothing drink with proven medicinal effects, kava is now available to anyone seeking to calm nerves or ease stress, as well as anxiety while combating fatigue the natural way. Its special anti-depressant components fight the 'blues' and bring on a happy, tranquil state. Kava is amazing for treating ailments like migraine headaches and cramps. Best of all, it keeps the mind alert as the body relaxes.

Kava is traditionally consumed as a "tea". The extract is made from straining a mixture of water and the root. It comes either shredded or pounded, dried or fresh, root and or underground stump. The extract is an emulsion-suspended kavalactone droplets in a starchy suspension.