Kava comes from the Islands in the Western Pacific (not to be confused with Kratom). The Latin name is “Piper Methysticum”, which means “intoxicating” and “pepper”. Other informal name are: Awa, Ava, Yagona, Sakau, Seka, Malogu. The roots of the plant are crushed and made into a drink. It can be consumed, applied as a…