Kava Kava is used throughout the pacific area where it grows. It is firmly part of a lot of the cultures in those countries being used as a common relaxant in the same was alcohol might be used in other countries. It is even used in religion to help with getting inspiration. It was traditionally consumed by chewing the roots or by grinding them first and then added with water to make a drink.

Arthritis is a joint disease which makes movement laboured and uncomfortable. It can eventually lead to complete lack of mobility. There are two pain types – osteoarthritis which is due to joints hardening and rheumatoid arthritis which is inflammation in the joints and is an immune system problem. Osteoarthritis effects mainly people over the age of 65 whereas rheumatoid arthritis effects people aged about 20-40 years of age. Therefore it may be that the remedies used may depends on the specific condition.

There are several different varieties of ginseng plant and they all tend to be used for medicinal purposes. Some are grown in Asia and others in America and there are even some wild varieties which are now protected to stop people digging them up for their health benefits.

Constipation is something which many people suffer from at one time or another. It can be very uncomfortable, especially if it lasts a while or keeps reoccurring. There are many possible causes including certain medications, dehydration, poor diet or low fibre content in the diet and some medical conditions.