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Kava Piper methysticum plant leaves used to make Kava drink.

Kava Progress, Science, and the Path Forward

Kava only moves forward when science, tradition, and responsible practice move together.
March 1, 2026
Douglas La Rose, Executive Director of the Kava Coalition

By aligning scientific research with cultural knowledge, and by leading with cooperation across sectors and borders, we can build an industry that is safe, sustainable, and worthy of the communities that have stewarded kava for generations.


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The Buzz In Natural: Hemp, Soil Health & More

A roundup of thought-provoking posts we saw on social media!
January 16, 2026
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Industry leaders share updates on hemp advocacy, consumer safety, and reflections on food and immunity.



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Natural Products News Briefs: AHP, PLMA & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!
January 10, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.


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The Natural View: Botanic Tonics Offers Traditional Botanicals

Get the scoop on kava, kratom, and a plant-based tonic.
June 26, 2025
WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Tune in to learn about the benefits of kava and kratom leaf, including how these two botanical ingredients work together, supporting science, safety standards, and an innovative product. 


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AHPA Publishes Entry for Kratom in Online Botanical Safety Handbook

The kratom entry is based on review of published literature.
July 18, 2024
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The entry is based on the traditional use of kratom when consumed as fresh leaves or prepared as a tea, and not highly concentrated kratom extract products.


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Comparing Kava vs. Kratom

An In-Depth Guide To Understanding Two of Nature’s Best Kept Secrets
March 4, 2024
Tyler Miller, Natural Health Advocate and WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

When it comes to finding natural allies for your wellness journey, Kava and Kratom stand out as two fascinating options.



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KSM-66 is the highest-concentration, full-spectrum, and highly bio-available root extract of ashwagandha—an adaptogenic botanical.

KavaKalm

November 28, 2023
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

KavaKalm is a unique extract that derives from the Noble Kava Root.


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Kava Piper methysticum plant leaves used to make Kava drink.

ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program: Jiaherb Adopts Kava

The kava adoption enables ABC to further its nonprofit research and educational mission by ensuring its HerbMedPro contains the latest scientific and clinical research on this traditional herb.
October 31, 2023
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Jiaherb has adopted kava (Piper methysticum) through the American Botanical Council's (ABC) Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program.


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FDA Releases Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory; Industry Reacts

“This sort of communication, without providing any new information for stakeholders, will reinforce industry misgivings about giving the agency even more authority," said AHPA's Michael McGuffin.
March 15, 2023
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The FDA has released its new Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory, which it says is intended to be "a one stop shop of ingredient information that was previously found on different FDA webpages."


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U Calming Co Releases Herbal Tonic

July 6, 2022
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
U Calming Co. now offers Ü Relax Calming Tonic. The company says the refresher promotes relaxation, calms nerves, and brightens mood with herbs and shrubs like ashwagandha, chamomile, lemon balm, L-theanine, and kava-kava. The tonic is non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and low calorie. It’s free from artificial flavors, colors, and...
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