Australia’s former deputy PM Michael McCormack was on a diplomatic tour of Micronesia when he was passed a bowl of sakau, a potent root beverage. He became sick minutes later and was rushed to hospital, and has since recovered. #australia #micronesia #sakau #kava #australian #australiatiktok #herbal #traditional | Australia’s former deputy prime minister Michael McCormack vomited in front of other dignitaries in Micronesia after chugging a traditional herbal drink known as “sakau.” | Sakau is a more potent form of the sedative kava drink that’s popular in the Pacific Islands. It’s not supposed to be downed in one go. | McCormack said he was “trying to be respectful,” but went “cross-eyed” minutes after drinking the brew. He has since recovered. | This Politician Went ‘Cross-Eyed’ After Chugging a Traditional Herbal Drink