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Kava
Basic Information
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.'
Depressant
Depressants are drugs which reduce arousal and stimulation in the user, characterised by a depressing of mental and physical functions.
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| Oral | |
|---|---|
| Light | 50-70mg |
| Common | 70-150mg |
| Strong | 150-200mg |
| Heavy | 300mg+ |
NOTE: Doses are given for pure kavalactones, usually 5-20% of kava.
Duration
| All ROAs | |
|---|---|
| Onset | 20-30 minutes |
| Duration | 3-6 hours |
| After-effects | 9-18 hours |
Interactions
No interaction information for Kava