2018 March 16 SPDS

Kava Rituals

Kava Pharmacology

‐ Pharmacology depends on kavalactone make up, not plant’s visual appearance ‐ Only known anxiolytic substance w/o  causing impairment of mental function ‐ Possibly also direct muscle relaxant action ‐ High percentage kavain and low percentage  dihydrokavain & dihydromethysticin traditionally preferred