Kavakava - Traditional Uses

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A kavakava-containing beverage was used in Polynesia for ceremonial purposes, such as peace rituals and welcoming visiting dignitaries. By inducing a pleasant state of calmness, kavakava relaxed social barriers, thus enhancing social unity.