Kava
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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.'
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| Threshold | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 50–70 mg | 70–150 mg | 150–200 mg | 300 mg+ |
0375 mg
LightCommonStrongHeavy
| Onset | 20–30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Total | 3–6 hours |
| After-effects | 9–18 hours |
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