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Kava, Piper Methysticum, is the most effective relaxing and stress-relieving plant in all of nature. Plant researcher Chris Kilham’s investigations into this plant, and his far-ranging explorations in the South Pacific, take the reader on an adventurous journey through the mystical native legends, outlandish history, and exciting science surrounding this potent plant. Chris Kilham has been involved in the field of holistic health as a writer, lecturer, and entrepreneur since 1970. He is the author of The Five Tibetans and The Whole Food Bible, as well as the founder of Cowboy Medicine Expeditions, which specializes in the research and development of plant medicines. He lives in Massachusetts. Acknowledgments The True Kava 1. A Warm Night in June 2. The Hawaiian Connection 3. Peace Plant of Paradise 4. Vanuatu Calling 5. The Packing Sutra 6. Body Surfing 7. Erakor 8. In Vila 9. Santo Kava 10. Preparing Kava 11. In the Nakamal 12. The Kava Experience 13. Commentaries on Kava 14. Expats in the Nakamal 15. Kava and the Church 16. In the Native Queen 17. Kava and Sorcery 18. The Monster Mulcher 19. Kava as Medicine 20. The Tranquil Drug 21. Making Contact 22. A Tattooed Tahitian 23. Baie Martellie 24. Fields of Kava 25. Nakamal Hopping 26. Devil’s Point 27. Panbanglap 28. The Tabu of a Chief 29. Kava Futures Resources References
