It’s a plant!
The kava plant, a member of the pepper family, thrives in the South Pacific Islands like Hawaii, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Samoa.
A kava drink is a beverage traditionally made from the rootstock of the kava plant (Piper methysticum), which is native to the South Pacific islands. It is renowned for its calming and relaxing effects, sometimes compared to a mild euphoric sensation or a few glasses of wine.
Kava is not a controlled substance at the federal level in the United States.