Posted by Viridis on May 6, 2003, at 2:06:56
In reply to Re: » Tepiaca, posted by Questionmark on May 6, 2003, at 0:55:17
My experience with Kava is that the only form that did something noticeable was fairly fresh root ground up into a soapy, nasty-tasting solution with water (similar to the way people in the South Pacific use it, except that they chew it and spit it into a bowl). And, I had to drink quite a bit (disgusting) to get a mild anxiolytic effect. The capsules don't seem to do much, although I haven't tried all brands. Given the recent evidence of possible liver damage, I avoid it now -- I find benzos much more effective, and they're probably safer.
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