bianca's Herb Patch : Kava Kava

Kava Kava grows on the Hawaiian Islands, has a lilac oder, and is used as a local anesthetic, diuretic, and douche for vagintis. It gives a tingling type of sensation to the mucous membranes. The root makes a particularly potent fermented drink, very different from alcohol, somewhat psychedelic and rather pleasant, inducing mild hallucinatins. Take six tablespoons of dried powdered root, simmer it in two cups of water in a coverd enamel pot for five minutes. Strain and refrigerate for twenty-four to thirty-six hours and then sip slowly.