Palarasul is grown in the fertile highland regions of Espiritu Santo (pop. 40,000), the largest island of Vanuatu. Its rich volcanic soil helps to produce a kava typically smooth, creamy, and subtly nutty, promoting a sense of calmness and clarity. It appears light in color, when prepared.

Did you know that enjoying a traditional kava drink in the UK could land you in trouble with the law? This might come as a surprise, considering recent images of King Charles partaking in a kava ceremony in Samoa.

Whether you're a seasoned farmer, a kava enthusiast, or someone invested in sustainable agriculture, understanding how to lessen the potential impact of dieback on kava is crucial. This guide offers practical strategies to help you safeguard your kava plants and ensure a healthy, abundant harvest.

Learn about Kavafied founder Matt Masifilo’s journey from selling kava in high school to pioneering modern kava innovations. Discover his mission to bridge tradition with innovation and his current focus on the American Kava growing movement.

In our ongoing exploration of kavalactones, we delve into yangonin and desmethoxyyangonin, the final two of the six major kavalactone compounds found in kava. Understanding these compounds is crucial for optimizing their therapeutic uses, from calming effects to potential anticancer benefits.

This article delves into two major kavalactones, methysticin and dihydromethysticin. While sharing similar pharmacological properties, they differ in potency.

Learn about Praveen's journey from humble beginnings in Fiji to becoming a pioneer in the kava industry. Praveen's family ventured into kava farming in 1983, facing challenges like market fluctuations and bans, yet persisted to establish Green Gold Kava, a successful premium Fijian noble kava brand, in 2014.

This article delves into the pharmacological properties of two significant kavalactones, kavain and dihydrokavain, extracted from kava roots. Learn about their effects on neurotransmission and potential neuroprotective properties and analgesic effects.

With a history steeped in tradition and a reputation for promoting relaxation and tranquility, kavalactones offer a fascinating glimpse into the therapeutic potential of botanical compounds. In this blog post, we will introduce and begin to understand kavalactones, exploring their origins, potential benefits, and safety considerations.

(Part 3 of 3) This series details kava's rise, economic impacts, and recent positive developments as it continues to gain popularity worldwide, overcoming stigma and misinformation.