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n. A dioecious shrub (Piper methysticum) native to the Pacific islands, having cordate leaves and minute flowers clustered in solitary spikes.

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

n. A plant from the South Pacific, Piper methysticum.

n. An intoxicating beverage made from the kava plant.

n. 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.

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

n. A beverage derived from this plant.

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

"The findings underscore the need to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of such therapies, especially given the findings that some Americans are continuing to try products such as kava kava, which is used to treat anxiety but has been linked to possible liver problems, officials said."

alcoholic drink    inebriant    alcohol    alcoholic beverage    intoxicant   

kawa    ava