Piperaceae Piper methysticum G. Forst.

Kava

Hawaiian - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 17

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Scientific name: Piper methysticum G. Forst.
USDA symbol: PIME (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Kava
Family: Piperaceae
Family (APG): Piperaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Plant & other plants pounded, squeezed, the resulting juice heated & taken for chills & hard colds.

RECRD: 8039 id: 28296

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