How to Use kava in a Sentence

kava

noun
  • The muddy-brown drink is made from the crushed roots of the kava plant and produces a mild sedative effect.
    Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 July 2018
  • Olvia Wilde prepares the kava while Nick Kroll grills up some plantains.
    Vulture, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Please make sure the views of Kavasutra do not brand the kava community as a whole.
    Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, 12 July 2018
  • This numbness happens quickly and is the first of kava’s effects.
    Rachelle Robinett, Bon Appetit, 3 Apr. 2017
  • Their most popular is kava, which is a root grown in the Pacific Islands.
    Kayla O'Brien, OrlandoSentinel.com, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Also try kava, the traditional drink of Fiji made from the root of a pepper plant mixed with water.
    Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 8 Nov. 2019
  • That involved going to a ceremony where these guys were pounding kava root with a stone and putting it into a drink.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2019
  • But, just as the stirring of the royal kava root is done with deliberation, change in Tonga looks set to progress at an equally sedate rate.
    Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 June 2024
  • The woman chugging kava with Fijians and braving temple food in Rajasthan.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2017
  • During his visit, Charles was appointed honorary chief and drank kava.
    Mica Soellner, Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Many sober bars also serve coffee or drinks made with CBD or kava, a psychoactive root that, when consumed, can produce some mild sedative effects.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN, 27 July 2024
  • The Duke reportedly took part in kava-drinking rituals, as did his son, Prince Charles, during his 2018 visit.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2021
  • It’s widely sold in Florida — except in Sarasota County, which banned it — mainly at gas stations, smoke shops and kava bars.
    Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Others include ‘awa (kava), kukui (candlenut), mai‘a (banana), niu (coconut), ‘uala (sweet potato), and ‘ulu (breadfruit).
    National Geographic, 2 July 2019
  • Imbibing is not as easy as visiting a bar, however: The tradition of kava and grog involves ceremony and storytelling, and a few hours of making new friends.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2018
  • Gather inside the community house for a kava ceremony with the village elders.
    National Geographic, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Dinners are communal and hosted by a different team member each night, and there’s also a nightly kava ceremony for further bonding with the longtime staff.
    Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2023
  • This product has quickly become a leader with its unique mix of CBD and kava extracts, essential oils, and botanicals that help create an intimate experience like no other.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Concerning kava Kava is a plant found on some Pacific Islands and is used in traditional herbal remedies for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, stress, and other ailments.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
  • However, despite being natural, some herbal teas, such as ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort, and kava, may interact with blood thinners and other medications.
    Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 July 2024
  • The products include biological molecules such as coenzyme Q10, creatine, glucosamine, omega-3 fatty acids, gingko, kava, milk thistle and many more.
    Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 May 2017
  • Consuming kava products alongside alcohol or drugs like benzodiazepines (e.g. Valium and Xanax) can heighten the sedative effects.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
  • Beyond its beaches, travelers can immerse themselves in the local culture by visiting crafts markets and participating in traditional kava ceremonies.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023

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