{"product_id":"kava-kava-sacred-healing-brew-paperback","title":"Kava-Kava: Sacred Healing Brew - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eE. F. Steinmetz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBeverly a. Potter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKava-Kava\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKava-Kava\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKava-Kava\u003c\/i\u003e is built upon the Dutch botanist, Dr. E.F. Steinmetz's classic early pamphlet, \u003ci\u003eKava-Kava: Famous Drug Plant of the South Sea Islands\u003c\/i\u003e with addition of considerable new information about health, social, and spiritual uses. A fact-filled look at this fascinating plant, \u003ci\u003eKava-Kava\u003c\/i\u003e belongs in the library of anyone interested in intoxicants, herbal medicine, or shamanistic practices.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. E. F. Steinmetz\u003c\/b\u003e (1901-1972) was a Dutch botanist and the publisher-editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Quarterly Journal of Crude Drug Research\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eActo Phytotherapeutica\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the author of several botanical lexicons, including \u003ci\u003eCodex Vegetabilis\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVocabularium Botanicum\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771363852576,"sku":"9781579512316","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2b433d0672434b7307096b3a323377f5.webp?v=1780385478","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/kava-kava-sacred-healing-brew-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}