Ease is our kava gummy: solventless Hawaiian kava rosin, Hawaiian mango, and local cane juice. Grown, formulated, and made on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Vegan, 10 gummies per pouch, 50 mg kavalactones each.
What's in each gummy
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50 mg kavalactones from solventless kava rosin — heat and pressure only, no chemical solvents at any stage
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Hawaiian mango — where the flavor comes from, and a source of antioxidants
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Local cane juice for sweetness — nothing synthetic
- Waka root only. 10 gummies per pouch
Kava in traditional medicine
Kava (Piper methysticum) has been cultivated across Oceania for more than two thousand years — in Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Hawai'i. The root is traditionally pounded and steeped in water, then shared from a communal bowl: to open ceremony, to settle disputes, to mark hospitality. It is a plant of gathering, and of quieting down.
Pacific Island herbalism values kava for supporting a settled body and an easeful mind. We work within that lineage — Hawaiian-grown root, waka grade, extracted as rosin so that what reaches you stays close to what the plant offers.
The pathways: what the research examines
Kavalactones are the compounds most associated with kava's character, which is why we measure and state them. Pharmacological research has focused on several pathways:
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GABA-A receptor modulation. Kavalactones appear to act as positive allosteric modulators at GABA-A receptors — part of the nervous system's own quieting machinery. They bind at a site distinct from the benzodiazepine site.
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Voltage-gated ion channels. Several kavalactones show activity at voltage-gated sodium and calcium channels, one proposed route for the muscle-settling quality kava is known for.
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Monoamine oxidase B. Some kavalactones show reversible MAO-B inhibition in laboratory conditions.
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Kavain and dihydrokavain are among the best characterised of the six major kavalactones.
This is mechanistic research describing how compounds behave in the body. It describes pathways, not outcomes, and it is not a claim that this product treats any condition.
How to use
Start with one gummy. Most people notice something within 15 to 30 minutes. A brief tingling on the tongue is normal and expected — that is the kavalactones making contact.
Good to know
- Vegan · solventless extraction · third-party lab tested
- Grown, formulated and made on the Big Island of Hawai'i
- Not recommended alongside alcohol or sedatives
- Consult your practitioner if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a liver condition
Common questions
How many kavalactones are in each gummy?
50 mg per gummy, 10 gummies per pouch.
What does it taste like?
Sweet mango, with a brief tingle on the tongue.
Where is the kava grown?
On the Big Island of Hawai'i, where the gummies are also formulated and made.
How is the kava extracted?
As rosin, using heat and pressure only — no chemical solvents.
Why waka root?
Waka is the lateral root, traditionally regarded as the most desirable grade. Read why we use only waka root.
Is it vegan?
Yes. No gelatin.
Further reading
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.