Health Benefits of Kava

Kava is a shrub that thrives in loose, well-drained soils where plenty of air reaches the roots. Kava is an herbal ground root. It grows naturally where rainfall is plentiful. Too much sunlight is harmful, especially in early growth, so kava is an under story crop. Its cultivation is entirely by propagation from stem cutting sand cannot reproduce sexually, as female flowers are very rare and they do not produce fruit even when hand-pollinated. After growing about 2 m height, plants grow a wider stalk and additional stalks, but not much taller.

Latin name of Kava is “Piper methysticum” which means “intoxicating”.

Phytochemical Significance of Kava

Kava is very rich in calories. It is also rich in carbohydrates, dietary fibers, kavalactone, sugar, protein and few minerals.

Traditional benefits of Kava

Kava contains 15 bioactive compounds called lactones or pyrones which are collectively referred to as kavalactones or kavapyrones. Kava is believed to possess calming effect on the brain, helps dealing with anxious state and relaxes muscles. It is said that Kava has the effects of relaxation of your body, so that your pupils start getting heavy and muscles, thus causing sleepiness.Traditional forms of medicines have also recommended cranberry for its multifarious health benefits.

Kava health benefits potentially include:

• Calming effect on brain and helps dealing with anxious state of mind
• Relaxation of muscles
• Encouraged a healthier, pleasant mood among menopausal women
• Detoxify the body and improve health of Liver

Clinical Researchers are Also Witnessing the Possible Therapeutic Effects of Kava

Various clinical studies have been conducted to identify the therapeutic proficiency of Kava and growing research has opened the possibility of using kava in managing several conditions such as anxious state of mind, mood swings and liver affections.