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Is Piper Methysticum Root vegetarian?

Piper Methysticum Root

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Piper Methysticum Root is the root of the kava plant, Piper methysticum, a member of the pepper family (Piperaceae) native to the Pacific Islands, traditionally used to prepare a ceremonial psychoactive beverage.

Also known as Kava Root, Kava-Kava Root
INCI name Piper Methysticum Root
CAS number 84696-40-2
EC number 283-648-9
CosIng ID 86536
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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