Kava kava/ intoxicating pepper/ Piper methysticum has been the subject of much discussion in its phytotherapeutic application in recent years. Especially the observed effects on the liver caused discussions again and again. There has been a move to no longer use the active ingredient in purely herbal extraction. We do not use herbal extraction. With Zimply Natural we resort to the SPAGYRIK manufacturing process. In this process, the KavaKava plant (and much of the rest of the plant) is first broken down with a yeast ferment and then distilled with steam. The plant residue from the plant is then dried to 1% moisture and incinerated at 400°C. The fine ash is returned to the distillate. This also allows us to retain the valuable minerals in our essence. The essence is filtered, bottled and diluted. We are glad and proud that we can offer kava kava in our blends in a harmless form. This is where the spagyric manufacturing process comes in handy and we can use the subtle information and mineral salt qualities of the plant - without the negative aspects.