Kava or kava kava (Piper methysticum: Latin 'pepper' and Latinized Greek 'intoxicating') is a plant in the pepper family, native to the Pacific Islands. [1] . The name kava is from Tongan and …

Feb 8, 2023 · Kava is an extract that comes from a shrub called Piper methysticum, which is native to Micronesia and Polynesia. “The root is emulsified to make an intoxicating beverage,” …

Feb 10, 2018 · Kava is a tropical evergreen shrub with heart-shaped leaves and woody stems. Its scientific name is Piper methysticum. Pacific cultures traditionally use the kava drink during …

Jul 5, 2023 · Kava, kava root or kava kava (Piper methysticum: Latin “pepper” + Latinized Greek “intoxicating”) is an herbal plant and crop of the Pacific islands. Kava is consumed throughout …

Jul 8, 2024 · Kava kava is an herbal remedy that people use to relieve anxiety and promote sleep. This article, examines the safety, uses, possible benefits, and best dosage.

Aug 24, 2023 · The kava plant, known for its calming effects, originates from the South Pacific islands. It’s been used culturally for centuries in religious and traditional ceremonies and plant …

Aug 8, 2024 · Kava (Piper methysticum) is a plant from the South Pacific that people take for its purported effects on anxiety and insomnia. Learn about the potential health benefits and side …

Jan 7, 2025 · Kava, nonalcoholic euphoria-producing beverage made from the root of the pepper plant, principally Piper methysticum, in the South Pacific islands. It is yellow-green in color and …

Kava is the common name for Piper methysticum — a member of the Piperaceae (pepper) family. This makes it a close relative of black pepper (Piper nigrum). On the South Pacific Islands …

The kava plant is native to the islands of the South Pacific. It is a member of the pepper family. It’s a tall, upright bush with large leaves. The rhizome in the underground root and stem is the part …