# Kava Traditions and Modern Wellness with Douglas La Rose

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Podcast: [Foodie Pharmacology Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/foodie-pharmacology-podcast-796502)
Published: 2025-12-01T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://FoodiePharmacology.podbean.com/e/kava-traditions-and-modern-wellness-with-douglas-la-rose/
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## Resource

This week on Foodie Pharmacology, we explore the cultural, scientific, and social dimensions of kava (Piper methysticum) with Douglas La Rose, Executive Director of the Kava Coalition. We discuss kava’s roots in Pacific Island traditions, how it’s prepared, what the new AHP monograph means for safety and standards, and why this non-alcoholic beverage is gaining global interest as a pro-social, calming alternative. Douglas shares insights from his work supporting education, responsible use, and sustainable industry growth, offering a grounded look at how this plant bridges community, culture, and modern wellness. #FoodiePharmacology #Kava #Ethnobotany #PlantMedicine #WellnessCulture #NaturalProducts #KavaCoalition

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