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Kava Plant in Vanuatu Jungle
Piper methysticum

Root of Calm

The comprehensive knowledge portal about the Pacific relaxation root. Scientifically grounded, culturally rooted.

3000+
Traditional Use
years
6
Main Kavalactones
active compounds
80+
Varieties in Vanuatu
cultivars
90+
Scientific
studies

A gift from nature,
confirmed by science.

Kava (Piper methysticum) is more than just a plant. For millennia, it has been the social and spiritual center of Pacific island cultures.

Safety

Assessments distinguish traditional aqueous Noble Kava, concentrated extracts, product quality and accompanying factors.

Effect

Clinical studies and reviews report anxiolytic effects for certain standardized extracts; kavalactones contribute several experimentally studied mechanisms.

Culture

Deeply rooted in the traditions of Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga.
Kava Science
Curated Resource

Based on peer-reviewed research and expert knowledge

Knowledge Database

Dive deep into the world of Kava. Choose an area to learn more.

Botany

Morphology, cultivation, and distribution

History

From origins to modern times

Ingredients

Kavalactones and chemotypes

Studies

Clinical research and evidence

Effect

Effects on body and mind

Safety

Dosage and side effects

Varieties

Noble Kava vs. Tudei

Preparation

Traditional and modern methods

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"Kava – Root of Calm"

The comprehensive guide to effects, application, history & culture by Sebastian Freidank. The standard work for anyone interested in Kava.

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