Kava can refer to either the plant or a psychoactive beverage made from its root. The beverage is a traditional ceremonial and recreational drink from Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Nakamals …

Kava is a beverage or extract made from the Piper methysticum plant. In the South Pacific, it's a popular drink that is used in ceremonies for relaxation. The name "kava" comes from the...

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,” Dr. Goldman …

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 rituals and...

2 days ago · 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 somewhat …

Oct 22, 2025 · Kava (or kava kava) is an herbal remedy used to help with stress and anxiety. Explore the uses, side effects, benefits, and risks of taking kava.

This fact sheet provides basic information about kava—common names, usefulness and safety, and resources for more information.

Oct 21, 2025 · Kava is used as a ceremonial drink in the Pacific Islands but is also promoted for medicinal purposes. Find out more about kava, its purported uses, and safety concerns.

Jan 19, 2025 · Across many Pacific Island cultures, kava (often called yaqona, ‘awa, or kava-kava) has flourished for centuries as a revered ceremonial and social beverage—a drink rooted in community, …