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AMERICAN HERBAL
PHARMACOPOEIA PUBLISHES KAVA
RHIZOME & ROOT
MONOGRAPH The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia® (AHP) has
released its long-anticipated Kava Rhizome & Root
monograph, marking a watershed moment in the
global dialogue on noble kava’s role as a safe, culturally
significant, and pro-social beverage. This comprehensive
scientific and ethnobotanical review provides
regulators, industry leaders, and consumers with a clear
framework for understanding both the safety and the
benefits of noble kava.

The monograph’s conclusion underscores what
Pacific Islanders have known for centuries: when
used appropriately and responsibly, noble kava is
safe. The document affirms that the most common
adverse effect from high-volume, long-term use is ‘kava
dermopathy’ (kani kani), a reversible and rare skin
condition. Importantly, large-scale reviews demonstrate
that concerns about hepatotoxicity, which led to near-
global restrictions two decades ago, are exceedingly
rare, often idiosyncratic, and associated with the use of
organic solvent extracts and non-noble kava use. Both
traditionally prepared noble kava and safe, food-grade
CO 2 extractions have consistently shown strong safety
profiles when consumed as intended.

The AHP review consolidates decades of clinical trial
data and traditional knowledge, showing that noble
kava compares favorably to many commonly used foods
and dietary supplements when consumed responsibly.

Research consistently finds that adverse effects are
rare, mild, and often indistinguishable from placebo,
reinforcing noble kava’s status as a safe, pro-social
beverage when consumed responsibly.

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The release of the AHP Kava Rhizome & Root
monograph is expected to serve as a cornerstone
reference for governments, public health authorities,
and industry stakeholders worldwide as they seek
balanced, evidence-based approaches to regulating and
promoting noble kava.