Synonym(s)
CAS number: 84696-40-2; Piper methysticum root extract
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Piper methysticum extract is an extract from the rhizomes of Piper methysticum, the kava pepper (Ava pepper; Kava-Kava), a shrub from the pepper family that grows up to 3m high and is native to New Guinea.
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4-methoxy- alpha-pyrone (kavapyrone), flavonoids, essential oil
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Piper methysticum extract is used in cosmetic formulations and has a skin caring effect.
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In Polynesia, kava-kava is used to prepare a relaxing, slightly euphoric drink (macerate).
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