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2. Kava - Wikipedia

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   Most kava plants consist of approximately 80% crown root upon harvesting. Lateral roots are smaller-diameter roots that look more like a typical root. A mature kava plant is about 20% lateral roots. Kava lateral roots have the highest content of kavalactones in the kava plant. "Waka" grade kava is made of lateral roots only.

3. Kavalactone - Wikipedia

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   Kavalactones are a class of lactone compounds found in kava roots and Alpinia zerumbet (shell ginger). [1] and in several Gymnopilus, Phellinus and Inonotus fungi. [2] Some kavalactones are bioactive. They are responsible for the psychoactive, analgesic, euphoric and sedative effects of kava. [3] [4]

4. Kava culture - Wikipedia

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   A male chief is now the touʻa, and the kava is very solemnly prepared by pounding the roots to powder (instead of buying bags of pre-pounded kava powder). Once the kava is of the right strength, as deduced from its colour, the master of ceremonies will call out the nickname of the first recipient using an archaic formula (kava kuo heka). The ...

5. Pipermethystine - Wikipedia

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   Several studies suggest pipermethystine induces hepatotoxicity in humans, and was first believed to be the cause of liver failure in individuals consuming kava supplements, but not in proper root powder or fresh root, which is consumed in the traditional kava cultures of Polynesia. [1]

6. List of substances used in rituals - Wikipedia

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   Kava: Piper methysticum: Root: [63] 3-20% kavalactones: Depressant: Kava cultures are the religious and cultural traditions of western Oceania which consume kava. Khat: Catha edulis: Leaf: [64] cathine up to 14% [65] [66] Stimulant: For centuries, religious leaders have consumed the leaves to stay awake during long nights of prayer. [67] Kratom ...

7. 6 food and drink trends you’ll be seeing in 2024, according ...

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   Chefs share food and drink trends that will take off in 2024: spicy condiments, innovative plant-based cuisine, nonalcoholic drinks, snacks for dinner and more.