: Mature rhizomes (like ginger or kava ) and tea leaves are often dried and then pounded into a powder to extract their active compounds.
: Community members gather to "pound" the recipients with essential goods. pounded matures
In certain regional cultures, particularly in Appalachia , a "pounding" is a community event held for "matures"—often newlyweds or new homeowners—to help them establish their lives. : Mature rhizomes (like ginger or kava )