FIJIAN MADE Kava Kava Roots (4 Oz Bag) 100% Piper methysticum

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Kava kava root is a tropical plant in the pepper family with a long history of use in the South Pacific. Traditionally, the herb is prepared by chewing the raw root to permit alkaline salivary enzymes to extract the plant’s active constituents, which are then spit into a bowl and diluted with water to produce a ceremonial beverage called milolua. The active compounds in kava are a group of acids collectively referred to as kavalactones. Because these agents have an effect on the central nervous system, the herb is known as the “peace plant” and is typically enjoyed at the end of the day by Pacific Islanders. Its botanical name, which was designated by the botanist who traveled on the first ship Captain James Cook sailed to the region, translates to “intoxicating pepper”.