11 Mar 2021

The Toxicology of Kava

From Nights, 7:12 pm on 11 March 2021

Toxicologist Leo Schep is taking a look at that traditional South Pacific psychoactive beverage used for social and cultural purposes, called Kava.

Kava being prepared for leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum.

Kava being prepared for leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum. Photo: RNZ / Chris Bramwell

Kava is derived from the plant Piper Methysticum.

FijiKava aims to have a sustainable supply chain of the crop.

FijiKava aims to have a sustainable supply chain of the crop. Photo: FIJIKAVA