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    Kava

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    depressant habit-forming

    Summary

    Tropical evergreen shrub with large heart-shaped leaves and woody stems. Its thick roots are mashed or ground and made into a cold and bitter-tasting beverage used similarly to alcohol. It has a long history of ritual and recreational use in Pacific Polynesia and is now a common herbal product, used widely by those in certain societies as part of a 'Kava Culture.'

    ⚠️ Doses are given for pure kavalactones, usually 5-20% of kava.

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    Onset, Duration & After-effects

    • Onset: 20-30 minutes
    • Duration: 3-6 hours
    • After-effects: 9-18 hours

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