Rapid differentiation of Piper methysticum (kava) plant parts using single point and imaging vibrational spectroscopy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jarmap.2019.100235
Abstract: Abstract Piper methysticum Forst., commonly referred to as kava, has been used medicinally and recreationally by inhabitants of the South Pacific Islands for centuries. Kavalactones present in roots and aerial parts are regarded as the… read more here.
Keywords: plant parts; piper methysticum; kava; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Kavalactones from Kava (Piper methysticum) root extract as modulators of recombinant human glycine receptors
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DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2019-0112
Abstract: Abstract Roots of kava (Piper methysticum) plant are used in almost all Pacific Ocean cultures to prepare a drink with sedative, anesthetic and euphoric properties. One of the main active ingredients of the extract are… read more here.
Keywords: human glycine; kava piper; piper methysticum; root extract ... See more keywords