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Kava (Piper methysticum) is an ancient crop of the western Pacific. The word kava is used to refer both to the plant and the beverage produced from it. In some parts of the Western World, kava extract is marketed as herbal medicine against stress and anxiety. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Anxiety | 5 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Post-Traumatic Stress D... | 1 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 1 |
100% |
| Insomnia | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 100% (11
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Kava Reviews
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helps because it helps One drink less alkahol and that means less junk food.
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drink a bunch when the urges for booze get 2 be super strong, it makes one feel blissed out and mellow. the Herb Pharm kava extract is the most potent One has tried.
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Seems to be working..so far...
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These help relieve the anxiety symptoms - churning stomach, adrenaline rush, palpatations etc. BUT they don't solve the problem - the root cause of the anxiety is the negative thoughts which I can't control, which, in turn, stem from the abandonment issue.
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I drink it in a tea in the morning, I not always a morning person.
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helps me relax @ night.
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I'm in chronic pain, no expectation of ending. Acceptance has been helpful and my great doc who lets me decide. I feel this has given me life back.
Somewhat Helpful
Seems to work when I can find it at the store.
Somewhat Helpful
is STRONG compared to the other teas, gave me a belly ache, i think you'd start with the tension tamer/chamomile and when they stopped working, use this as the next step
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I've found kava kava to be a hit and miss.. sometimes it had a horrible effect on me, other times it was anxiety releiving. [More] -
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Skinn: That's exactly what I fear. I bought the highest-quality Kava Kava I could find (liquid in capsules), and I still couldn't sleep last night... [More] -
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Thanks, Kimi. I asked my pharmacist about drug interactions. Know what else he said? A pharmaceutical company paid for the "liver damage... [More] -
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Has anyone taken Kava Kava, successfully or unsuccessfully? At what dosage? [More] -
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Hey I'd like to take Kava for muscle pain and anxiety, does anyone have experience with this one? My doctor did not recommend it because of liver issu... [More]
