Fiji Kava Kava Powder - Piper methysticum

Kava is a shrubby plant that is native to the Pacific islands, including Hawaii, Fiji and the Samoas and Tonga. As a member of the Piperaceae family, the plant is closely related to black pepper. In contrast to the sharp, pungent flavor of its botanical cousin, kava herb is described as earthy and bitter. In fact, its common name is Tongan for “sour.”

For more than 3,000 years, kava has been used to make ceremonial beverages in various South Pacific cultures. The herb has a complex pharmacological profile that includes mild sedative and analgesic qualities.

• -Origin: Fiji
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