Kava from Samoa (18 oz - 510,29 g)
General information:
Samoan kava is mostly cultivars that have a strong sedative
effect. There are several of them, but in no case is there any advantage of
pro-euphoric over toning.
Indications:
Reach for kava from Samoa if you live under stress, want to
calm down, relieve nervous tension or anxiety states. It is probably not the
best recreational proposition, although the effect can vary depending on the
dose.
Use:
Drink no more than a cup or two at a time, especially if
this is the beginning of your kava adventure. Make a single cup by pouring a
teaspoon of powdered root over half a glass of cold or lukewarm water and
preparing the macerate for several minutes. Strain thoroughly and drink right
away - don't wait too long, as kavalactones degrade quite quickly in contact
with air.
Contraindications:
Some of the best known Samoan kava chemotypes are
246513, 462135, and 642531. Contraindications include pregnancy, lactation,
liver disease, and ongoing drug therapy with psychotropic or psychoactive
agents.