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kava-kava

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    Subject h.Kava
    Entry termsPiper methysticum
    kava kava
    English X referencesPiper methysticum
    Scope note in EnglishDried rhizome and roots of Piper methysticum, a shrub native to Oceania and known for its anti-anxiety and sedative properties. Heavy usage results in some adverse effects. It contains ALKALOIDS; LACTONES; kawain, methysticin, mucilage, STARCH, and yangonin. Kava is also the name of the pungent beverage prepared from the plant's roots.
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