- INCI Name:Piper Methysticum Root Extract
- Functions:Fungistatic Agent, Anti-Irritant, Anti-Microbial Agent, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Naturally Derived
- Synonyms:Pepper (Piper), P . Methysticum,Ext.
Bio-Botanica, Inc. Kava Kava Root is a product derived from the plant family Piperaceae with the Latin name Piper methysticum. It contains key chemical constituents, including kavalactones, flavones, chalcones. Kava root has a peppery smell with an earthy, bitter taste. This product is associated with functional categories in food, beverage, and dietary supplements, particularly related to mood and stress management and sleep support. Kava has been cultivated by Pacific islanders for thousands of years, and its root is prepared as a beverage to promote relaxation, calmness, and sleep. Kava contains several classes of chemicals, including kavalactones, flavones, chalcones, and many others. These products listed are not standardized, but for standardized kavalactone percentage, they have another product called Kava-6(r).