kava kava culture

Kava kava is a bitter herb used for centuries in the South Pacific islands as a natural aphrodisiac. It has also been used therapeutically with great success for its anesthetic effects, helping to reduce muscle spasm, arthritis, stress and treat insomnia. It is even used as a natural aid in curing bladder infections.

But kava kava's sexiest effects are experienced when it is transformed into a traditional Polynesian drink. A mildly narcotic elixir, this drink is believed to elevate consciousness while relaxing muscles, a delicious combination indeed. In some island cultures, during ceremonial periods in which women and men are segregated, the men will drink kava kava to evoke illicit dreams of the woman in their lives - or the woman of their dreams.