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Kava Kava is derived from the rhizome, or root, of the plant, kava is from the Pacific Rim and Hawaiian Islands. It is used for anxiety, stress, and insomnia. The kavapyrones, thought responsible for activity, produce skeletal muscle relaxation, non-narcotic anesthesia, and local anesthetic effects.