http://tribes.tribe.net/awa/threads/rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://tribes.tribe.net/awa/thread/50309647-c452-4124-a7aa-db0c28d3f931 <div>Kava is a natural beverage made from the roots of Piper Methysticum, a native species of the Western Pacific region, that is closely related to pepper. Awa was brought to Hawaii by ancient Polynesians. <br/>Most cultures have their mild beverages that are used for ceremonial as well as non=ceremonial purposes. <br/>Common beverages include Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Cola and Yerba mate. <br/>Kava is a beverage filling a similar role for many Pacific Island cultures in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia. <br/>Kava is not fermented and does not contain alcohol. It does not cause intoxication or the problems associated with alcohol. <br/>Kava typically causes a numbing sensation of the tongue, gentle relaxation of muscles and clarity of thought. <br/>Because of the relaxing effect and clearity of thinking, it has been used in therapeutic as well as in religious, ceremonial, social and political interactions to reduce tensions and promote peace. <br/>You're invited to share your experiences with Kava and to participate in various research projects. <br/>More information and video documentaries can be found on Kava.tv <br/>Here is the link: http://www.kava.tv</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/awa">AWA</a> - 0 replies </div> Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:32:34 GMT http://tribes.tribe.net/awa/thread/50309647-c452-4124-a7aa-db0c28d3f931 fredvanderpoel 2005-11-26T12:32:34Z