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kava
ka·va K0022700 (kä′və)n.1. A cultivated shrub (Piper methysticum) of the Pacific islands, having heart-shaped leaves. It is widely grown for its roots, which contain psychoactive chemicals.2. a. A narcotic beverage prepared from the roots of this plant, used traditionally for social and religious purposes.b. A dietary supplement derived from the roots of this plant, used as a sedative.
[Tongan, acrid, kava.]kava (ˈkɑːvə) n1. (Plants) a Polynesian shrub, Piper methysticum: family Piperaceae2. (Plants) a drink prepared from the aromatic roots of this shrub[C18: from Polynesian (Tongan): bitter]ka•va (ˈkɑ və)
n., pl. -vas. 1. a Polynesian shrub, Piper methysticum, of the pepper family: the roots are used to make an intoxicating beverage. 2. the beverage made from kava. [1810–20; < Polynesian] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  kava - an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrubkavakavaalcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, inebriant, intoxicant - a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him"Polynesia - the islands in the eastern part of Oceania |
Translationskava
kava or kavakava (kä`vəkä'və): see pepperpepper,
name for the fruits of several unrelated Old and New World plants used as spices or vegetables or in medicine. Old World (True) Peppers
Black pepper (Piper nigrum
..... Click the link for more information. .Kava (also, kavakava, Piper methysticum), a shrub of the family Piperaceae (pepper). It grows on the Polynesian Islands and New Guinea. The local population uses the stems, leaves, and rhyzomes of the plant to make a stimulating and highly intoxicating beverage. kava
me·thys·ti·cum (mĕ-this'ti-kŭm), The root of Piper methysticum (family Piperaceae), a plant of the Pacific islands, used by the natives as an intoxicant. Synonym(s): kava (1) , kava kavakava A broad-leafed shrub native to Oceania, which contains alkaloids, lactones, kawain, methysticin, mucilage, starch and yangonin.
Ethnomedicine
Kava plays a central role in tribal life of Oceania; it is ground and fermented to produce a hallucinogen, which is used to celebrate birth and marriage, mourn death, placate the gods, cure illness and remove curses.
Herbal medicine
Kava is antiseptic and diuretic; it is used by Western herbalists for prostatitis, urinary tract infections, rheumatic complaints, gout, anxiety, depression, insomnia and muscle spasms.
Toxicity
Chronic use is associated with dermal, hepatic, ocular and spinal cord damage.ka·va , kava kava (kah'vă-kah'vă) Agent derived from Piper methysticum; purported antiseizure properties; used to treat anxiety disorders, as a sleep aid, and for its suggested value in therapy for muscle spasms and sexually transmitted diseases. Adverse effects reported include hepatitis, cirrhosis, and parkinsonian syndrome. Some studies of this potentially dangerous product suggest that it may have clinical value as an anticarcinogenic. Reports have also been made of skin discoloration with long-term use. [Tongan and Marquesan, Litter]KAVA
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kava
Synonyms for kavanoun an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrubSynonymsRelated Words- alcohol
- alcoholic beverage
- alcoholic drink
- inebriant
- intoxicant
- Polynesia
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