Articles · Updated April 2026
Long-form guides.
Preparation, pharmacology, harm reduction, and comparisons — medically reviewed by Dr. Irvine Russell M.D. (UCI).
History
A history of kava
3,000 years from Vanuatu cultivation to US kava bars.
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Cultivars
Tudei kava — why to avoid it
The two-day cultivar, flavokavains, red flags.
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Harm reduction
Kava dermopathy (kanikani)
The reversible skin condition explained.
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Culture
The kava ceremony
Vanuatu nakamals, Fijian tanoas, Hawaiian ʻawa tradition.
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Use case
Kava for anxiety
Clinical evidence, cultivar selection, practical protocol.
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Use case
Kava for sleep
Cultivar selection, timing protocol, safety interactions.
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Compare
Kava vs weed
Side-by-side comparison for relaxation and anxiety.
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Pharmacology
Kavalactones explained
The 6 major kavalactones and how to read a chemotype.
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Harm reduction
Kava reverse tolerance
Why new drinkers feel nothing at first.
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Preparation
How to prepare traditional kava
Straining bag method, water ratios, kneading.
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