Toxicologist Leo Schep is taking a look at that traditional South Pacific psychoactive beverage used for social and cultural purposes, called Kava.
Kava being prepared for leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum. Photo: RNZ / Chris Bramwell
Kava is derived from the plant Piper Methysticum.
FijiKava aims to have a sustainable supply chain of the crop. Photo: FIJIKAVA