Kava The Pacific Elixir

Author : Vincent Lebot
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
ISBN 13 : 9780892817269
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kava: The Pacific Elixir written by Vincent Lebot and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete guide to kava describes its centuries-long use in the religious, political, and economic life of the Pacific islands and summarizes the literature and research on a plant that is now considered a comparable or superior alternative to anti-stress prescription drugs.

Author : Harper B.
Publisher : Xspurts.com
ISBN 13 : 1779701004
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Kava written by Harper B. and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the enchanting world of the Pacific Island plant with "The Art of Kava: Pacific's Gift to the World." This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the mythical Kava plant, revered for its cultural, culinary, and medicinal attributes. It lovingly pays homage to the rich history and cultural relevance of Kava while presenting an insightful guide to its modern usage and global impact.Starting off with an introduction and historical overview of Kava, the book explores its botanical life, including its biology, cultivation, and varying plant species. It proceeds to dissect its active components like Kavalactones and other phytochemical constituencies, giving an in-depth understanding of what makes Kava unique.Get enlightened about traditional and modern techniques of harvesting and processing Kava and immerse yourself in the cultural uses of this magical plant across Pacific Island traditions and global cultural spaces. Delve into its traditional medicinal applications and the potential health risks associated with Kava and safe consumption methods."The Art of Kava: Pacific's Gift to the World" paints a vivid picture of the Kava experience, from the ceremonial rituals to personal tales of the Kava experience. It also discusses the role of Kava in mental health treatment, stress relief, and relaxation. Understand the legal, trade, and societal aspects of Kava through discussions on international regulations, market analytics, global usage, and its depiction in media, literature, and art.Discover the rich gastronomic potential of this Pacifico-Asiatic plant with traditional Kava recipes and inventive gastronomic experiments. Brewing the perfect bowl of Kava won't be a riddle anymore with traditional brewing methods and tips shared for an optimal effect.Finally, hear from the subject matter experts with the latest medical research on Kava interspersed with a look towards the future scope of studies regarding its place in global wellness. Through its extensive narrative, this book advocates Kava's inevitable role in holistic health and consumer behaviors.Unearth the mysteries of Kava, the Pacific's gift to the world with this book. Both informative and inspiring, this book is perfect for botanists, historians, culinary enthusiasts or anybody with a thirst for knowledge about global cultural phenomena.

Author : Vincent Lebot
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780300052138
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kava written by Vincent Lebot and published by . This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientists consider kava (Piper methysticum) a narcotic and a hypnotic, but not a hallucinogen or a stupefacient. It is used throughout the South Pacific as a social intoxicant, an aid to religious inspiration, and as medicine for a number of conditions. Here is a review of the literature on kava's botany, chemistry, ethnobotany, pharmacology, social usage, distribution, and the economic potential for its spread beyond the region. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Author : E. F. Steinmetz
Publisher : Ronin Publishing (CA)
ISBN 13 : 9781579512316
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kava-Kava written by E. F. Steinmetz and published by Ronin Publishing (CA). This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, Pacific Islanders have used Piper methysticum - the Kava plant - for healing, religious ritual, and relaxation. Now Westerners are discovering the calming, centering effects of the plant, and Kava potions are served at many health clubs and coffee-houses. Kava is rapidly becoming a healthy, natural alternative to alcohol and tranquilizers, and a welcome addition to social gatherings or spiritual circles. Kava-Kava is an in-depth look at the history, botany, chemistry, culture, and use of the Kava plant. Filled with rare illustrations and photographs, the book examines how the Pacific Islands' native peoples grew and processed the plant, how it's used in both traditional and contemporary beverages, and how its unique properties affect the human body and mind. Kava-Kava explores the increasing interest in its use as an alternative to alcohol. Users report that kava drinking reduces alcohol intake, resulting in weight loss, gains in strength, better sleep and health in general. Kava has anti-anxiety properties that help fight stress and promote sleep. Kava-Kava is built upon the Dutch botanist, Dr. E.F. Steinmetz's classic early pamphlet,Kava-Kava: Famous Drug Plant of the South Sea Islands with addition of considerable new information about health, social, and spiritual uses. A fact-filled look at this fascinating plant,Kava-Kava belongs in the library of anyone interested in intoxicants, herbal medicine, or shamanistic practices.

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : WHO Regional Office Europe
ISBN 13 : 9789241595261
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Assessment of the Risk of Hepatotoxicity with Kava Products written by World Health Organization and published by WHO Regional Office Europe. This book was released on 2007 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been international concern over the association of kava products and serious hepatotoxicity. Regulatory action banning these products in Europe has been controversial. The objective of this report is to investigate the possibility of hepatotoxicity with kava. It contains a description of kava and provides safety information as well as information on regulatory issues, conclusions and recommendations by the Committee appointed to handle this enquiry.

Author : Kara Rogers
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816529698
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Out of Nature written by Kara Rogers and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About half of all species under threat of extinction in the world today are plants. The loss of plant biodiversity is disturbing for many reasons, but especially because it is a reflection of the growing disconnect between humans and nature. Plants have been used for millennia in traditional systems of healing and have held a significant place in drug development for Western medicine as well. Despite the recent dominance of synthetic drug production, natural product discovery remains the backbone of drug development. As the diversity of life on Earth is depleted and increasing numbers of species become lost to extinction, we continue to lose opportunities to achieve advances in medicine. Through stories of drug revelation in nature and forays into botany, human behavior, and conservation, Kara Rogers sheds light on the multiple ways in which humans, medicine, and plants are interconnected. Rogers also highlights the role that plant-based products can play in encouraging conservation and protecting the heritage and knowledge of indigenous peoples. The book delves into the complexity of biophilia--the innate human attraction to life in the natural world--and suggests that the reawakening of this drive is fundamental to expanding conservation efforts and improving medicine.--Publisher information

Author : Todd A. Thies
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806531113
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Legally Stoned written by Todd A. Thies and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, comprehensive and concrete guide to legally obtaining several psychoactive substances and using them to alter consciousness, Legally Stoned is the first how-to' book for legal drug use. More than just a practical guide to legal highs, however, it also discusses the social and political aspects of legal drug use and presents an argument against the current war on drugs, giving readers the information they need to make up their own minds - or to legally alter them.'

Author : Yadhu N. Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420023373
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kava written by Yadhu N. Singh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-01-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kava is an herb that has been used for ceremonial, ritual, religious, social, political, and medicinal purposes for centuries. In the past few decades, kava has been widely marketed as an over-the-counter treatment for anxiety, stress, restlessness, and sleep disorders. Kava: From Ethnology to Pharmacology describes the history, botanical origins, production, economic aspects, and chemical and biological properties of this medicinal herb. A major part of the book focuses on the chemical and pharmacological properties of kavalactones, the psychoactive constituents of kava that reportedly have sedative, anxiolytic, analgesic, local anesthetic, anticonvulsant, and neuroprotective properties. Clinical and medical studies that provide evidence of kava's therapeutic benefits are balanced with an assessment of the known adverse effects and interactions in which kava has been implicated. With contributions from experts in the field, this volume presents a comprehensive view of the traditional aspects of kava and the latest applications for the herb. It is a valuable reference for botanists, phytochemists, toxicologists, physicians, pharmacists, herbalists, and alternative medicine practitioners.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pacific Kava written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Christopher S. Kilham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620550342
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kava: Medicine Hunting in Paradise written by Christopher S. Kilham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996-06-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kava, Piper Methysticum, is the most effective relaxing and stress-relieving plant in all of nature. This book is the tale of plant researcher Chris Kilham's investigations into this plant and his far-ranging explorations deep in the South Pacific in search of a source of kava. Kilham takes the reader on an adventurous journey through the mystical native legends, outlandish history, and exciting science surrounding this potent plant. A story replete with pulpit-pounding missionaries, kava-drinking natives, sorcerers, a mysterious Tahitian prince, and the author's own humorous outlook amidst difficult and perilous circumstances, Kava is a must-read for those who love tales of travel and adventure and those interested in plant medicine. Kava is poised to become an important and now readily available natural alternative to stress-relieving drugs.