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Piper methysticum, or Kava Kava root, is a member of the pepper family and comes from a bush in the South Pacific. The roots of this bush are made into a mildly narcotic beverage, comparable to popular cocktails in our own culture.

The Piper methysticum, Kava Kava Root Cut & Sifted, has been used for over three thousand years for its potential medicinal properties as a sedative, muscle relaxant, diuretic and a remedy for nervousness and insomnia. The root stock of Kava Kava Root is also used medicinally in parts of the Pacific at traditional social events as a relaxant. Piper methysticum also plays a large role in cultural and religious ceremonies because of its perceived ability to allow a person achieve a "higher level of consciousness."

Kava Kava Root is considered by some to be an extremely effective pain reliever and is sometimes used instead of aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen. This medicinal herb is believed to improve concentration, memory and reaction time for people suffering from anxiety.