10 Facts About Kava

Kava is consumed for its sedating effects throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures of Polynesia, including Hawaii, Vanuatu, Melanesia, some parts of Micronesia, such as Pohnpei and Kosrae, and the Philippines.

Kava originated in either New Guinea or Vanuatu by seafarers.

Kava reached Hawaii, but it is absent in New Zealand where it cannot grow.

Kava was historically grown only in the Pacific islands of Hawaii, Federated States of Micronesia, Vanuatu, Fiji, the Samoas and Tonga.

Kava root is classified into two categories: crown root and lateral root.

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Kava is consumed in various ways throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures of Polynesia, Vanuatu, Melanesia and some parts of Micronesia and Australia.

Kava prepared as described above is much more potent than processed kava.

Kava is used for medicinal, religious, political, cultural, and social purposes throughout the Pacific.

Kava beverage has a long history of consumption in the South Pacific and has an important role in traditional community ceremonies.

In 2002, the U S Food and Drug Administration issued a Consumer Advisory: "Kava-Containing Dietary Supplements May be Associated With Severe Liver Injury.