Nobility in Kava
Nobility in kava is established based on the Chemotype. A chemotype is an order in which the six primary alkaloids in kava are ranked based on how much is in the kava. For example, a common beginning alkaloid in noble kava is Dihydrokavain. This alkaloid is represented by a 2. This means if a chemotype starts with 2, of the alkaloids within the kava, Dihydrokavain is most prevalent. This order follows for all six alkaloids.
Kavalactones and Attributing Effects
| 1 | Demethoxyyangonin | MAO B Inhibitor/dopamine booster |
| 2 | Dihydrokavain | Relaxing/sedating |
| 3 | Yangonin | Stimulating/creative |
| 4 | Kavain | Happy/elevated mood |
| 5 | Dihydromethystican | Sedating/long lasting |
| 6 | Methysticin | Pain Relieving |
Kava Variety |
Mix Lateral/Basal |
Chemotype |
Kavalactones contained |
Nobility Rank |
Cultivar |
Kava Description |
| Fijian Waka | 100/0 | 246351 | 6-8% |  |
Mix |
Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Pain Relieving |
| Papua New Guinea Isa | 100/0 | 256431 | 6-8% | Not noble | Single – Tahu | |
| Solomon Chief Basal | 0/100 | 245631 | 7-9% |  |
Single – Tahu | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Sedating |
| Solomon Chief | 30/70 | 243156 | 10-12% |  |
Single – Tahu | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Solomon Chief Lateral | 100/0 | 243165 | 15-18% | |
Single – Tahu | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Solomon Gold Basal | 0/100 | 245361 | 7-9% | |
Single – FEO | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Sedating |
| Solomon Gold | 30/70 | 245361 | 10-12% | |
Single – FEO | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Sedating |
| Solomon Gold Headhunter | 50/50 | 243156 | 11-13% | |
Single – FEO | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Solomon Gold Lateral | 100/0 | 243165 | 15-18% | |
Single – FEO | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Solomon Kastom Basal | 0/100 | 243516 | 7-9% | |
Single | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Solomon Kastom | 30/70 | 243516 | 10-12% | |
Single | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Solomon Kastom Kakamora | 50/50 | 243165 | 11-13% | |
Single | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Solomon Kastom Lateral | 100/0 | 243165 | 15-18% | |
Single | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Tongan Basal | 0/100 | 246531 | 5-8% | |
Mix | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Pain Relieving |
| Tongan Tanaki | 30/70 | 462315 | 7-9% | |
Mix | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Pain Relieving |
| Tongan Lateral | 100/0 | 243516 | 11-13% | |
Mix | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Vanuatu Basal | 0/100 | 243516 | 5-8% | |
Mix | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Vanuatu Premium Chips | 0/100 | 243156 | 6-9% | |
Mix | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Vanuatu Black Label | 50/50 | 243165 | 11-14% | |
Mix | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Vanuatu Taboo | 50/50 | 243516 | 9-12% | |
Mix | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Vanuatu Ceremonial | 30/70 | 243156 | 8-11% | |
Mix | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Vanuatu Lateral | 100/0 | 423165 | 12-15% | |
Mix | Body: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Vanuatu Instant Ceremonial | 30/70 | 243516 | 6-8% | |
Single – Borogu | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |
| Vanuatu Traditional | 30/70 | 243561 | 7-10% | |
Single – Borogu | Heady: Relaxing/Happy/Stimulating |