A lactone isolated from the Kava plant (Piper methysticum). The active constituents of Kava are a group of approx. 18 compounds collectively referred to as kavalactones or kava pyrones. One of the active components of the intoxicating beverage Kava from the Pacific Islands.
Definition
ChEBI: Methysticin is a member of 2-pyranones and an aromatic ether.
METHYSTICIN Preparation Products And Raw materials