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Is Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract vegetarian?

Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract

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Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves, roots and stems of kava, Piper methysticum, a plant in the pepper family native to the Pacific Islands.

Also known as Kava Extract, Kava-Kava Extract
INCI name Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
CAS number 84696-40-2
EC number 283-648-9
CosIng ID 59560
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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