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kava or kavakava (kä`vəkä'və): see pepper Black pepper (Piper nigrum), the true pepper, is economically the most important species of the pantropical pepper family (Piperaceae). It is native to Java, whence it was introduced into other tropical countries. ..... Click the link for more information. . kavaor kava kavaNonalcoholic, yellow-green, somewhat bitter beverage made from the root of the pepper plant (mainly Piper methysticum) in most South Pacific islands. It is traditionally consumed in the kava ceremony, which includes the ritual making and drinking of kava and a ceremonial feast. It is taken to relieve stress and anxiety and as a mood elevator. |
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This may be self-treated with homeopathic remedies for sleep such as Chamomile or Coffea melatonin, the sleep hormone, herbals such as valerian, passionflower, chamomile, kava-kava, etc. The authors conducted a review of the research literature of eight commonly used herbal supplements--echinacea, ephedra (ma huang), garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, kava-kava, St. Daniel Bricker could face a maximum of three years in prison and $250,000 in fines for labeling a product containing a solvent as the kava-kava plant extract ``fX,'' federal officials said. |
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