Neurophysiological Effects of Traditionally-Prepared Kava Measured by EEG: A Pilot Case Study
NeuroRegulation June 29, 2026 Mitchell A. Head, Mahonri Owen, S. Aporosa et al.
Introduction. Kava (Piper methysticum) is a culturally significant Pacific keystone species traditionally consumed as a water-based beverage. Global demand has led to commodification and misrepresentation, with kava often diverging from traditional forms. Evidence on the physiological and therapeutic effects of traditionally prepared beverage kava remains limited, while conflation with nonkava...