In the Pacific region, Pepper tree is used mainly for its relaxing, relaxing and intoxicating effects. Thus, it is able to effectively fight anxiety, stress and depression. It also acts as an effective hypnotic – it induces calm and undisturbed sleep, and is thus popularly used as a remedy against insomnia.
In medicine, Kava is used for its analgesic effects. It relieves pain of all kinds, relaxes muscles and also helps against cramps. All this without impairing the cognitive functions of the nervous system as is typical of other preparations with similar effects.
Pepper is also applied externally. It is laid on open wounds or in fungal or skin diseases. It has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and also serves as a local anesthetic.
According to Czech legislation, Kava Kava is not an approved dietary supplement or food and is therefore sold for collector's purposes only.
For more information about the herb, its history of use and other findings, visit our Herbarium.












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kulikov.maximilian (verified owner) –
I tried all three varieties of kava offered here – pouni ono, loa waka, and borongoru. Personally, I didn't notice much difference, because the effects are generally unpredictable – sometimes they are strong, sometimes not at all. The only obvious difference at first glance is that borongoru has much coarser pieces. In any case, compared to micronized powder, these three are definitely weaker. With micronized powder, 20-40 ml was enough for me, while with these I needed 40-80 ml. (For a tip on more economical consumption: after squeezing, I leave the bag soaked in water and after drinking the first portion, I squeeze it again to get everything I can out of it.) So the price/performance ratio is reasonable. It's definitely worth trying and, above all, sticking with it for a while, because the effects are usually stronger over time after breaking through reverse tolerance, which I definitely felt myself. Overall, however, it's not an extremely intoxicating effect, but rather a slight relaxation and mood lift. A kind of mild drunkenness with a clear head.