WHAT IS KAVA KAVA?

“Kava and the Rise of a Healthy New York” - The New Yorker, March 2, 2016

What is kava?

KAVA – Piper Methysticum

Kava is a tropical herb used for over 3000 years in the South Pacific. It is a member of the pepper family of plants.

Kava is efficacious (you’ll feel the effects!) and used for social lubrication, relaxation and calming of the mind.

Also known as Kava Kava, Intoxicating Pepper, Kawa Kawa,  Ava (Samoa), Awa (Hawaii), Yongona (Fijii).

What is in Zend?

In the Pacific there are dozens of varieties of kava kava. Our Zend elixir exclusively contains traditionally harvested kava kava from Vanuatu (a Noble Variety). Our Zend formulation took 3 years to perfect and focuses on those kavalactones that promote relaxation, a calm mind and an uplifting of spirit.

Kava is an all natural anti-anxiety, stress busting drink which promotes a feeling of well-being, a quiet mind and state of relaxation.

  • Globally Sourced…Locally served!

  • Non Addictive

  • Does not interfere with mental sharpness

  • Promotes Deep Sleep

  • Unlike using other substances, thoughts remain clear

  • Powerful yet “subtle” effects

  • Opens the creative process

  • Increases a sense of well being and love

  • Increases libido

  • Mellows the mind

  • Produces an Overall calming effect

  • Feelings of euphoria, relaxation, and appetite suppression

  • It’s the Root of the plant that is used, ideally no less than 4 yrs old. (Leaves are toxic)

  • Kava’s history dates back thousands of years and the root has been used medicinally for pain relief, insomnia, urinary infections, muscle relaxing, menopause symptoms, anxiety and much more

  • Also used for recreational, spiritual and ceremonial purposes

Not recommended for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or children under the age of 18.