Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) Root Extract 30% Kavalactones

 Kava Kava, a premium extract of Piper methysticum root containing 30% kavalactones.

The pepper tree (Piper methysticum), known as Kava Kava, was introduced to Europe by the seafarer James Cook during his voyage to the Pacific in 1768-1771. Cook referred to the plant as 'Intoxicating Pepper', and in 1776 it was identified by father and son Forester.

Kava Kava has been a key part of Polynesian culture for centuries, used in religious ceremonies such as weddings, funerals and childbirth, much like Yerba Mate in South America.

Description of the plant

It is a tall shrub in the pepper family (Piperaceae), reaching up to 6 metres in height. It has heart-shaped, glossy green leaves, white flowers and a fruit with a single seed. Kava Kava grows primarily in western and southwestern Polynesia and has now spread to New Guinea and Hawaii.