Kava kava (Piper methysticum), or Awa as it is called in Hawaii, is the best-researched herb for promoting relief from feelings of anxiety. The traditional way of preparing this plant root is to dry it, grind it to a fine powder and then mix it with tepid water. The resulting beverage is said to taste a lot like dirt! To improve the taste, and yet still get the relaxing and anti-anxiety effects of this herb, you can mix the muddy kava liquid into a smoothie.
Instructions
1. Stretch a clean t-shirt over a large bowl.
2. Place your powdered kava in the t-shirt and then pour the water over it, squeezing the wad of wet kava to get all of the liquid out.
3. Add the liquid in the bowl to a blender jar.
4. Add 1 cup milk or soy milk, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup pineapple or other fruit juice, sugar or honey if you want it, and several ice cubes to the blender.
5. Blend at the fastest setting for 1 minute.
6. Pour into glasses and enjoy.
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