kava

A cultivated shrub (Piper methysticum) of the Pacific islands, having heart-shaped leaves. It is widely grown for its roots, which contain psychoactive chemicals.

A narcotic beverage prepared from the roots of this plant, used traditionally for social and religious purposes.

A dietary supplement derived from the roots of this plant, used as a sedative.

A Polynesian shrub, Macropiper latifolium (Piper methysticum), of the pepper family.

A beverage derived from this plant.

A species of Macropiper (Macropiper methysticum), the long pepper, from the root of which an intoxicating beverage is made by the Polynesians, by a process of mastication; also, the beverage itself.

A plant from the South Pacific, Piper methysticum.

An intoxicating beverage made from the kava plant.

an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub