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

100+

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. Today, modern science confirms what islanders have always known: Kava relaxes the body and clears the mind without impairing cognitive abilities.

Safety

Current research debunks old myths about liver toxicity with proper use.

Effect

Proven anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) properties through Kavalactones.

Culture

Deeply rooted in the traditions of Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga.

Kava Science

"Kava is the only botanical substance with Level-1 evidence for the treatment of anxiety disorders."

— Cochrane Review

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.

Morphology, cultivation, and distribution

From origins to modern times

Kavalactones and chemotypes

Clinical research and evidence

Effects on body and mind

Dosage and side effects

Noble Kava vs. Tudei

Traditional and modern methods

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Kava - Root of Calm book cover

Recommended Reading

"Kava – Root of Calm"

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