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  Article: Kava Kava for Sex, Love & Health - by Susun S. Weed  
     
  Kava kava is an erotic friend of mine. Which may surprise those who think of this root from the South Seas as a sleep-inducing sedative. And which may dismay those who think of Piper methysticum as a standardized extract or capsule or pill capable of causing liver failure.

As for the latter, my reading, and my own experiences, led me to believe that my liver is quite safe if I restrict my kava kava consumption to water-based preparations.  And, again from my own experiences, infusions of the fresh or dried root fermented in water are also far stronger in effect than capsules, pills, or extracts. I let my kava kava brew sit for 1-10 days before use. It seems to get stronger the longer it sits.

As to the former, I found kava kava ready to ease me into sleep, 'tis true, if I wished. I also found a cup or two of the brew ready to help me through a day of work or an evening of play (in bed). As always, the set (what you think is going to happen, or what you set your mind to have happen) and the setting (where you are physically and emotionally) have a lot to do with the effect you experience. Enjoy!


SUSUN WEED'S LOVE FEST MENU

Pussy Pesto:

Blend together fresh catnip, olive oil to cover, lots of garlic, and a little sea salt.

Angel Hair Pasta:

Whole Wheat tastes best, and builds sexual appetite with B vitamins.

Gar-Lick Bread:

Whole wheat sourdough, doused with olive oil, covered with minced garlic, and baked at 350 until hot and crisp - 6-5 minutes. At least two pieces per person.

Sweet Potatties:

Rub olive oil on one large sweet potato one per person, bake, covered, for an hour at 350. (OK to put gar-lick bread in to bake at the end.)

Wickedly Wild Salad Greens:

Chickweed, garlic mustard, lamb's quarter, sheep sorrel, wild mints of all kinds, wild madder, dandelion leaves, plantain leaves, violet leaves.

Flowers: dame's rocket, roses, nasturtiums, pansies, day lilies, tulips, lilacs, lavender flowers, chive blossoms.

Extra virgin olive oil, tamari, and lavender vinegar dress the wild salad.

KAVA KAVA BREW (MAKE AT LEAST TWO CUPS PER PERSON)

·    At least 24 hours before your love fest, prepare your brew, using one-half to one ounce of dried kava kava root per person.

·    Pour two cups boiling water per person over cut root in a glass jar (use a quart jar for two people) or an enamel pan (if you expect a crowd).

·    Let brew steep, covered, away from heat, until ready to drink.

·    Serve chilled or warmed, with honey and milk, a little cinnamon or nutmeg if you like.

Hint: When your nose starts to tingle, drink another half glass of kava kava, no more. Then concentrate on love.
 
 
     
 

Susun Weed
PO Box 64
Woodstock, NY 12498
Fax:  1-845-246-8081
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Legal Disclaimer: This content is not intended to replace conventional medical treatment. Any suggestions made and all herbs listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, condition or symptom. Personal directions and use should be provided by a clinical herbalist or other qualified healthcare practitioner with a specific formula for you. All material contained herein is provided for general information purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Contact a reputable healthcare practitioner if you are in need of medical care. Exercise self-empowerment by seeking a second opinion.

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Susun Weed, green witch and wise woman, is an extraordinary teacher with a joyous spirit, a powerful presence, and an encyclopaedic knowledge of herbs and health. She is the voice of the Wise Woman Way, where common weeds, simple ceremony, and compassionate listening support and nourish health/wholeness/holiness. She has opened hearts to the magic and medicine of the green nations for three decades. Ms. Weed's four herbal medicine books focus on women's health topics including: menopause, childbearing, and breast health.

Visit her site www.susunweed.com for information on her workshops, apprenticeships, correspondence courses and more!

Browse the publishing site www.ashtreepublishing.com to learn more about her alternative health books.

Venture into the NEW Menopause site www.menopause-metamorphosis.com to learn all about the Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way


 
 

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