Synopses & Reviews
Kava, andlt;Iandgt;Piper Methysticumandlt;/Iandgt;, 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.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Kava is poised to become an important and now readily available natural alternative to stress-relieving drugs.andnbsp;
Review
"Truly exotic locales can be visited in andlt;Iandgt;Kava: Medicine Hunting in Paradiseandlt;/Iandgt;, Chris Kilhams's odyssey of a medical research mission on the South Pacific island of Vanuatu."
Review
"Truly exotic locales can be visited in Kava: Medicine Hunting in Paradise, Chris Kilhams's odyssey of a medical research mission on the South Pacific island of Vanuatu."
Synopsis
The story of the author's travels through the South Pacific in search of nature's most effective relaxing and stress-relieving plant. This carefully researched, extensively referenced book is a must-read for anyone interested in the real adventure of plant medicine.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Christopher S. Kilham has taught yoga, meditation, and natural health since 1978. Known for his appearances as the Medicine Hunter on the Dr. Oz Show, CNN Health, and FOX News Health, he has conducted medicinal research in more than 30 countries across 5 continents and the South Pacific. The author of many articles and several books, including andlt;Iandgt;Hot Plantsandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;The Five Tibetansandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Kava: Medicine Hunting in Paradiseandlt;/Iandgt;, and andlt;Iandgt;The Whole Food Bibleandlt;/Iandgt;, he lives in Leverett, Massachusetts.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;Acknowledgmentsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;Iandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The True Kavaandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1.andlt;/Bandgt; A Warm Night in June andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;2.andlt;/Bandgt; The Hawaiian Connection andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;3.andlt;/Bandgt; Peace Plant of Paradise andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;4. andlt;/Bandgt;Vanuatu Calling andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;5.andlt;/Bandgt; The Packing Sutra andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;6.andlt;/Bandgt; Body Surfing andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;7.andlt;/Bandgt; Erakor andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;8.andlt;/Bandgt; In Vila andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;9. andlt;/Bandgt;Santo Kava andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;10.andlt;/Bandgt; Preparing Kava andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;11.andlt;/Bandgt; In the Nakamal andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;12.andlt;/Bandgt; The Kava Experience andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;13.andlt;/Bandgt; Commentaries on Kava andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;14.andlt;/Bandgt; Expats in the Nakamal andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;15.andlt;/Bandgt; Kava and the Church andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;16.andlt;/Bandgt; In the Native Queen andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;17.andlt;/Bandgt; Kava and Sorcery andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;18.andlt;/Bandgt; The Monster Mulcher andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;19. andlt;/Bandgt;Kava as Medicine andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;20.andlt;/Bandgt; The Tranquil Drug andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;21.andlt;/Bandgt; Making Contact andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;22.andlt;/Bandgt; A Tattooed Tahitian andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;23.andlt;/Bandgt; Baie Martellie andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;24.andlt;/Bandgt; Fields of Kava andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;25.andlt;/Bandgt; Nakamal Hopping andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;26. andlt;/Bandgt;Devil's Point andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;27.andlt;/Bandgt; Panbanglap andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;28.andlt;/Bandgt; The Tabu of a Chief andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;29.andlt;/Bandgt; Kava Futures andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Resources andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Referencesandnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;