Kava (Kava Kava)

An herbal extract from the Piper methysticum plant, native to the South Pacific islands. Kava beverages are typically made by grinding the root and mixing with water, and they’ve been said to produce a calming effect without massively impairing mental clarity when taken in moderation.

While not a cannabis product, kava does often pop up at the same wellness parties—palling around with CBD, ashwagandha, and other chill-inducing botanicals.

Pacific Island cultures have used kava in ceremonial and social settings for centuries to promote relaxation and sociability. That said, kava should be taken with caution: heavy use or the combination of kava and alcohol have been linked to liver damage. Due to these reports of liver toxicity, some countries have issued warnings on high-dose kava supplements or banned them outright. Generally, occasional or moderate use of traditional water-based kava is believed to have a low incidence of adverse side effects, apart from drowsiness or, with a very high intake, a scaly skin rash.

Kava is legal in the U.S. as a dietary supplement, and it’s often consumed as tea, capsules, or in kava bars.

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