Download or read book Kava The Pacific Elixir written by Vincent Lebot and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete guide to kava describes its centuries-long use in the religious, political, and economic life of the Pacific islands and summarizes the literature and research on a plant that is now considered a comparable or superior alternative to anti-stress prescription drugs.

Download or read book The Art of Kava written by Harper B. and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the enchanting world of the Pacific Island plant with "The Art of Kava: Pacific's Gift to the World." This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the mythical Kava plant, revered for its cultural, culinary, and medicinal attributes. It lovingly pays homage to the rich history and cultural relevance of Kava while presenting an insightful guide to its modern usage and global impact.Starting off with an introduction and historical overview of Kava, the book explores its botanical life, including its biology, cultivation, and varying plant species. It proceeds to dissect its active components like Kavalactones and other phytochemical constituencies, giving an in-depth understanding of what makes Kava unique.Get enlightened about traditional and modern techniques of harvesting and processing Kava and immerse yourself in the cultural uses of this magical plant across Pacific Island traditions and global cultural spaces. Delve into its traditional medicinal applications and the potential health risks associated with Kava and safe consumption methods."The Art of Kava: Pacific's Gift to the World" paints a vivid picture of the Kava experience, from the ceremonial rituals to personal tales of the Kava experience. It also discusses the role of Kava in mental health treatment, stress relief, and relaxation. Understand the legal, trade, and societal aspects of Kava through discussions on international regulations, market analytics, global usage, and its depiction in media, literature, and art.Discover the rich gastronomic potential of this Pacifico-Asiatic plant with traditional Kava recipes and inventive gastronomic experiments. Brewing the perfect bowl of Kava won't be a riddle anymore with traditional brewing methods and tips shared for an optimal effect.Finally, hear from the subject matter experts with the latest medical research on Kava interspersed with a look towards the future scope of studies regarding its place in global wellness. Through its extensive narrative, this book advocates Kava's inevitable role in holistic health and consumer behaviors.Unearth the mysteries of Kava, the Pacific's gift to the world with this book. Both informative and inspiring, this book is perfect for botanists, historians, culinary enthusiasts or anybody with a thirst for knowledge about global cultural phenomena.

Download or read book Kava written by Vincent Lebot and published by . This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientists consider kava (Piper methysticum) a narcotic and a hypnotic, but not a hallucinogen or a stupefacient. It is used throughout the South Pacific as a social intoxicant, an aid to religious inspiration, and as medicine for a number of conditions. Here is a review of the literature on kava's botany, chemistry, ethnobotany, pharmacology, social usage, distribution, and the economic potential for its spread beyond the region. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Download or read book Kava Kava written by E. F. Steinmetz and published by Ronin Publishing (CA). This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 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. Kava-Kava 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. Kava-Kava 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. Kava-Kava is built upon the Dutch botanist, Dr. E.F. Steinmetz's classic early pamphlet,Kava-Kava: Famous Drug Plant of the South Sea Islands with addition of considerable new information about health, social, and spiritual uses. A fact-filled look at this fascinating plant,Kava-Kava belongs in the library of anyone interested in intoxicants, herbal medicine, or shamanistic practices.

Download or read book Assessment of the Risk of Hepatotoxicity with Kava Products written by World Health Organization and published by WHO Regional Office Europe. This book was released on 2007 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been international concern over the association of kava products and serious hepatotoxicity. Regulatory action banning these products in Europe has been controversial. The objective of this report is to investigate the possibility of hepatotoxicity with kava. It contains a description of kava and provides safety information as well as information on regulatory issues, conclusions and recommendations by the Committee appointed to handle this enquiry.

Download or read book Out of Nature written by Kara Rogers and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About half of all species under threat of extinction in the world today are plants. The loss of plant biodiversity is disturbing for many reasons, but especially because it is a reflection of the growing disconnect between humans and nature. Plants have been used for millennia in traditional systems of healing and have held a significant place in drug development for Western medicine as well. Despite the recent dominance of synthetic drug production, natural product discovery remains the backbone of drug development. As the diversity of life on Earth is depleted and increasing numbers of species become lost to extinction, we continue to lose opportunities to achieve advances in medicine. Through stories of drug revelation in nature and forays into botany, human behavior, and conservation, Kara Rogers sheds light on the multiple ways in which humans, medicine, and plants are interconnected. With accessible and engaging writing, she explores the relationships between humans and plants, relating the stories of plant hunters of centuries past and examining the impact of human activities on the environment and the world's biodiversity. Rogers also highlights the role that plant-based products can play in encouraging conservation and protecting the heritage and knowledge of indigenous peoples. Out of Nature provides a fresh perspective on modern drug innovation and its relationship with nature. The book delves into the complexity of biophilia—the innate human attraction to life in the natural world—and suggests that the reawakening of this drive is fundamental to expanding conservation efforts and improving medicine. Rogers's examination of plants, humans, and drug discovery also conveys a passionate optimism for the future of biodiversity and medicine. Including a collection of hand-drawn maps and plant illustrations created by the author, this well-researched narrative will inspire as well as inform.

Download or read book Legally Stoned written by Todd A. Thies and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, comprehensive and concrete guide to legally obtaining several psychoactive substances and using them to alter consciousness, Legally Stoned is the first how-to' book for legal drug use. More than just a practical guide to legal highs, however, it also discusses the social and political aspects of legal drug use and presents an argument against the current war on drugs, giving readers the information they need to make up their own minds - or to legally alter them.'

Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Mormonism and Gender written by Taylor G. Petrey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 1315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook of Mormonism and Gender is an outstanding reference source to this controversial subject area. Since its founding in 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has engaged gender in surprising ways. LDS practice of polygamy in the nineteenth century both fueled rhetoric of patriarchal rule as well as gave polygamous wives greater autonomy than their monogamous peers. The tensions over women’s autonomy continued after polygamy was abandoned and defined much of the twentieth century. In the 1970s, 1990s, and 2010s, Mormon feminists came into direct confrontation with the male Mormon hierarchy. These public clashes produced some reforms, but fell short of accomplishing full equality. LGBT Mormons have a similar history. These movements are part of the larger story of how Mormonism has managed changing gender norms in a global context. Comprising over forty chapters by a team of international contributors the Handbook is divided into four parts: • Methodological issues • Historical approaches • Social scientific approaches • Theological approaches. These sections examine central issues, debates, and problems, including: agency, feminism, sexuality and sexual ethics, masculinity, queer studies, plural marriage, homosexuality, race, scripture, gender and the priesthood, the family, sexual violence, and identity. The Routledge Handbook of Mormonism and Gender is essential reading for students and researchers in religious studies, gender studies, and women’s studies. The Handbook will also be very useful for those in related fields, such as cultural studies, politics, anthropology, and sociology.

Download or read book Kava written by Yadhu N. Singh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-01-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kava is an herb that has been used for ceremonial, ritual, religious, social, political, and medicinal purposes for centuries. In the past few decades, kava has been widely marketed as an over-the-counter treatment for anxiety, stress, restlessness, and sleep disorders. Kava: From Ethnology to Pharmacology describes the history, botanical origins, production, economic aspects, and chemical and biological properties of this medicinal herb. A major part of the book focuses on the chemical and pharmacological properties of kavalactones, the psychoactive constituents of kava that reportedly have sedative, anxiolytic, analgesic, local anesthetic, anticonvulsant, and neuroprotective properties. Clinical and medical studies that provide evidence of kava's therapeutic benefits are balanced with an assessment of the known adverse effects and interactions in which kava has been implicated. With contributions from experts in the field, this volume presents a comprehensive view of the traditional aspects of kava and the latest applications for the herb. It is a valuable reference for botanists, phytochemists, toxicologists, physicians, pharmacists, herbalists, and alternative medicine practitioners.

Download or read book Pacific Kava written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kava Medicine Hunting in Paradise written by Christopher S. Kilham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996-06-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kava, Piper Methysticum, is the most effective relaxing and stress-relieving plant in all of nature. This book is the tale of plant researcher Chris Kilham's investigations into this plant and his far-ranging explorations deep in the South Pacific in search of a source of kava. Kilham takes the reader on an adventurous journey through the mystical native legends, outlandish history, and exciting science surrounding this potent plant. A story replete with pulpit-pounding missionaries, kava-drinking natives, sorcerers, a mysterious Tahitian prince, and the author's own humorous outlook amidst difficult and perilous circumstances, Kava is a must-read for those who love tales of travel and adventure and those interested in plant medicine. Kava is poised to become an important and now readily available natural alternative to stress-relieving drugs.

Download or read book Kava Medicine Hunting in Paradise written by Christopher Kilham and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1996-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pursuit of a natural alternative to anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills. Story of a botanical researcher in the South Seas as he searches for kava. A journey through the mystical legends, outlandish history, and exciting science surrounding kava.

Download or read book Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy E Book written by Kerry Bone and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 1056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative and comprehensive modern textbook on western herbal medicine - now in its second edition This long-awaited second edition of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by herbal practitioners with active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research, the textbook is both practical and evidence based. The focus, always, is on the importance of tailoring the treatment to the individual case. New insights are given into the herbal management of approxiately 100 modern ailments, including some of the most challenging medical conditions, such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and other complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and there is vibrant discussion around the contribution of phytotherapy in general to modern health issues, including health ageing. Fully referenced throughout, with more than 10, 000 citations, the book is a core resource for students and practitioners of phytotherapy and naturopathy and will be of value to all healthcare professionals - pharmacists, doctors, nurses - with an interest in herbal therapeutics. 50 evidence-based monographs, including 7 new herbs Rational guidance to phytotherapeutic strategies in the consulting room New appendices provide useful information on topics such as herbal actions, dosage in children and reading and interpreting herbal clinical trials Comprehensive revision of vital safety data, including an extensive herb-drug interaction chart. 50 evidence-based monographs, including 7 new herbs Rational guidance to phytotherapeutic strategies in the consulting room New appendices provide useful information on topics such as herbal actions, dosage in children and reading and interpreting herbal clinical trials Comprehensive revision of vital safety data, including an extensive herb-drug interaction chart.

Download or read book The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety written by Simon Y Mills and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2004-12-23 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of American Botanical Council's 2005 James A. Duke Botanical Literature Award, the Essential Guide to Herbal Safety offers a balanced and objective perspective on the principles of herbal medicine safety as well as the complex challenges relating to self-prescribed or professionally prescribed herbal medications and supplements. With contributions from leading international practitioners and authorities, it contains comprehensive reviews, in monograph format, of the published safety data for 125 common herbs. You'll also find coverage of issues of quality, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, allergy, contact sensitivity, and idiosyncratic reactions. Provides the most current information on safety issues in herbal medicine. Presents authoritative and credible safety information from two experienced herbal practitioners. Combines theoretical chapters with 125 well-researched monographs, making it the most thorough and comprehensive text on the market for herbal safety in practice. Provides clear information using the most current evidence-based reviews, covering factors that influence herb safety, including the negative placebo effects (nocebo), various types of unpredictable effects, the basis for interactions between herbs and drugs, and quality issues. Uses an established grading system for assessing safety in pregnancy and lactation that is realistic and appropriate to herb use. Thoroughly critiques the dominant misinformation in the media and medical journals on herb safety issues. Contains 83 documented case studies on hepatoxicity and the effects in relation to kava. Kava safety is a hot topic. Includes two useful appendices detailing herbal references for pregnancy and lactation considerations.

Download or read book The water energy and food security nexus in Asia and the Pacific written by UNESCO and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Noni written by Scot C. Nelson and published by PAR. This book was released on 2006 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Living with Drugs written by Alessandro Stella and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living with Drugs explores topics surrounding their control, use and risk of misuse. The conclusions in this book are drawn from the seminar held at the EHESS in Paris during the years 2015-2017. It involved anthropologists, sociologists, historians, philosophers, economists, lawyers, doctors, psychiatrists, health center workers, community activists, users and former drug users. The seminar, like the resulting book, is based on a transversal approach to disciplines, space and time, and a confluence of academic, practical and experiential knowledge. Details the progress of French research and public debates on French and international drug policy Includes the input of human and social sciences and the expertise of health professionals and activists