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1 Y O U R K A V A K A V A I N F O R M A T I O N K I T Z E N D L O U N G E I N T R O D U C T I O N & F A Q

The common preparation of Kava in these cultures is by the chewing, grinding and/or pounding of the Kava root. It is usually mixed with water and often served in a half coconut shell (bilo).

2 KAVA CULTURE WHAT IS IT? K A V A From Piper Methysticum - Kava is a herbal medicine and a tropical root. It is a member of the pepper family of plants. It has been used within different cultures for over 3,000 years. We use Kava that is no more than 4 years of age as it is carefully produced with care from the local farmers and tribes. The common preparation of Kava in these cultures is by the chewing, grinding and/or pounding of the Kava root. It is usually mixed with water and often served in a half coconut shell (bilo). Depending on the ritual, many cultures create their own Kava ceremonies. BULA is a Fijian celebratory term meaning "Appreciation of the moment". D I F F E C U L T U O N E B E P L A R E N T R E S & L O V E D N T Kava Kava can be found in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Hawaii & Samoa and are known by different names such as Yongona, Ava, etc. Each culture prepares Kava in their own unique way as this plant pertains to various cultural traditions for each social tribe.

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3 WE CHEERS TO BULA! W H O A R E W E? Zend Lounge is a local Vancouver plant-based and organic eatery. Our mission is to inspire everyone to have a healthier & happier life. Three core pillars our team strive and convey to all our guests are: Healthy Food: You are what you eat! Our bodies need the right kind of fuel to work at its peak. Our menu is packed full of local, fresh, gluten-free and 100% vegan dishes that are meticulously chosen by our head chef. Healthy Drink: Our founder, Steve Curtis found Kava during his journey in battling a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. We do believe Nature does it better! We have curated a botanical bar program, full of nutrient-dense and freshlypressed juices mixed with our namesake elixir, Zend! Community: Our space is open to everyone! The best conversations tend to happen across the dinner table. We hold public events for people to come have conscious connections & learn. For more info of what we do: visit zendlounge.com

4 W H E R E I S Y O U R K A V A F R O M? Our unique-formulated Zend elixir is sourced from a Noble Variety in Vanuatu and processed locally in Vancouver into its multi-ingredient drink. Zend Lounge is first Kava Botanical Bar in Canada with its own Kava concentrate. Our purpose is to curate a new-age botanical beverage program with a carefully selected health-conscious and organic ingredients and old plant magic. I S Z E N D S A F E T O C O N S U M E? Yes, Kava, in general, is safe to consume but must be treated like any other substance. Be mindful on your dosage and your body's reaction as the Zend Elixir is a concentrated beverage of Kava. We have a Natural Health Number (NHN) issued by Health Canada and has been thoroughly researched by modern medicinal practitioners. H O W M U C H S H O U L D I D R I N K P E R S E R V I N G? Health Canada recommended 2oz as one's initial dosage. Of course, everybody is going to interact differently with Zend. We recommend you listening to your body and treat Zend with caution. H O W L O N G W I L L A B O T T L E O F Z E N D L A S T? Zend has a 6 month Shelf Life once opened - it does have a wine cork top to seal it from the air and preservatives within its formula. Please note, we are changing our Zend formula to have no preservatives in the future. We recommend it refrigeration for that chilled taste, however, does not need it.

5 T H E E F F E C T S O F K A V A T H I N K C L E A R W I T H Z E N D Kava is a medically-proven calming root. Known for its stress-relieving properties, its all-natural formula mellows one's mind without the dulling of mental clarity. Zend opens your mind to creative consciousness. Many use Zend for anti-anxiety and/or insomnia as it relieves chronic fatigue. Kava promotes a mild euphoric feeling as you are more open to social conversations without the hangover. F E E L T H E C A L M W I T H Z E N D Kava is a botanical "adaptogen" therefore, it differs with everybody's encounter with Kava. Zend overall gives one's body a subtle effect of muscle relaxation. It eases muscle pain, accelerates the restoration of muscles and promotes deep sleep. Many cultures have also used Kava to treat urogenital problems regarding one's bladder and/or urinary tract. H O W D O E S Z E N D W O R K? The active ingredient in Kava and Zend are the Kavalactones. An oz of Zend contains 125mg of Kavalactones coursing through your body. These exert the relaxing effect and has been proven to be as effective as benzodiazepine when dealing with stress. W H Y D O E S M Y M O U T H T I N G L E? Due to the Kavalactones, Kava tends to leave your tongue a little numb. We like to say that if it tingles, you can feel it working. This is not an allergic reaction and will dissipate within a few minutes.

6 R E S T R I C T I O N S Health Canada does not recommend Zend to pregnant or breast-feeding women and children under the age of 18. We also do advice people taking other anti-anxiety medications to take caution & ask their doctor before consumption. C A N I D R I V E A F T E R K A V A? Yes, you are capable and allowed to drive. Unless you are under a dubious amount of Kava, Kava does not deprive your sensories and mental clarify. W H E N D O I D R I N K K A V A? Whenever! Some drink Kava in the morning with their tea for the extra focused energy boost. And others drink Kava at night to have better sleep and even lucid dream. W H A T C A N I D R I N K Z E N D W I T H? We strongly state not mixing Zend with alcohol. Both are strong substances, giving you the contrasting effect, hence Zend will not be as effective. We suggest mixing Zend in your herbal teas or any fruity drink. At the lounge, we create cocktails using Kombucha, fresh-pressed juices and Ginger Beer! A N Y P R O C E D U R E S N E E D E D F O R Z E N D? Nope. Zend can stay on your shelf as is for 6 months!. However, we do recommend you giving the bottle a good solid shake before pouring yourself a drink. The Kava is heavier and tends to stick to the bottom of the bottle.

M O R E I N F O - K N O W Z E N D R E D U C I N G A N X I E T Y YA study published in the "Canadian Medical Association Journal" in November of 2003 stated that scientific evidence from randomized,

7 M O R E I N F O - K N O W Z E N D R E D U C I N G A N X I E T Y YA study published in the "Canadian Medical Association Journal" in November of 2003 stated that scientific evidence from randomized, placebo-controlled, doubleblind studies have concluded that kava is an effective treatment for anxiety. The study recommends a dose of 100 milligrams of kava extract (standardized to contain 70 percent kavalactones) given two or three times per day. Efficacy of Kava Extract for Treating Anxiety: Systematic Review and Meta Analysis. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology. Pittler et al M O R E B E N E F I T S O F K A V A L I V E R T O X I C I T Y C L A I M S? Kava has been implicated in being hepatotoxic (toxic to the liver) and has been mostly withdrawn in some European countries due to this, while no new Kavacontaining products have been approved in Japan recently.[ 5] [44] However, one systemic review noted that out of 82 case studies from 1990 to 2002 that 20 were unrelated to Kava and 7 doubtfully related to Kava while 31 did not have sufficient evidence to suspect Kava, 21 were confounded (and probably related) to congested medications, and 5 case studies (of which 11 papers were published) were reasonably related to Kava. liver-toxicity-and-kava-use

(Piper Methysticum) Kelsey Tutino Shweta Hegde

(Piper Methysticum) Kelsey Tutino Shweta Hegde member of the black pepper family comes in many forms: root, powder, extract, pills, tea still plays a crucial role in Fijian, Samoan, and Tongan societies