Kava Tea Benefits

Kava is the traditional sacramental brew of the Polynesians.


Kava was brought to Hawaii centuries ago in the sailing canoes of the ancient Polynesian voyagers.

Only the best varieties were selected to make the long journey over thousands of miles of the ocean. The healthy properties of kava are found in the roots.


Several rhizome components and lactones have been isolated in the kava root.

Of the fifteen lactones isolated from kava, there are six major lactones (kavalactones) known to provide psychoactive activity.

These are:

kawain
methysticin
demethoxy-yangonin
dihydrokawain
dihydomethysicin
yongonin

The following are the observed kava tea benefits:

Kava tea is made by infusing finely-ground kava roots in boiling water.

Kava tea has been shown to medically effective in elevating mood, reducing stress and                         enhancing relaxation;

Kava tea has a direct effect on muscle tension similar to tranquilizers;

Kava tea been used in the treatment of ailments of the genitourinary tract including                               vaginitis, gonorrhea and menstrual cramps;

Kava tea is anti-inflammatory, thus useful for gout, rheumatism, bronchial congestion,                        cystitis and prostates;

Kava tea has been shown to be an effective pain reliever.