Kava Kava

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Permalink Reply by ♡Alicia ♥ on September 23, 2009 at 1:07pm

I like Kava Kava, it was used for religious ceremonies in Hawaii. It gives you a relaxed feeling. If you take a lot, you'll feel very very relaxed. Be careful about mixing with medications as it can be harmful. Your tounge will also feel a numbing sensation if you take it in the powder form. And if you have the powder, forget trying to mix it with any liquid, it won't work. =)
Personally, I like Kratom better. It's illegal in Thailand (it's okay in the US) and if you get the premium Thai Kratom it'll make you hyper in small amounts and very relaxed in large amounts. I haven't had either of these for a while now, but they're an experience. The taste of both is a huge turn off though..
***I used to work at a place where I sold these items. Kratom (premium thai) is stronger and was sold a lot more.

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Permalink Reply by AwesomeUniverse!!! on September 23, 2009 at 2:27pm

Wow that is interesting Alicia- hyper in small amounts but calm in large. Why was it illegal in Tailand?

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Permalink Reply by Erin on September 23, 2009 at 1:26pm

I like it- it's relaxing. I don't use it often. It also comes in handy for numbing your gums at the dentist before they stick the novocaine needle in, LOL! Not to mention helpful for nerves due to said needle;-)

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Permalink Reply by Crys on September 23, 2009 at 6:04pm

my experience is that it tastes awful. i've had it a few times --- in Fiji and most recently in Hawaii (awa). i did the ceremony and erryding in Hawaii, it was pretty cool. still tasted like water made of suck, though. afterward? i got a rash, also not rad...but i DID feel euphoric. for a good couple of hours, actually. not "high" per se, but very "pono" as we say in the islands. solid. right. light.

can't get past the taste, however.

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Permalink Reply by Erin on September 23, 2009 at 6:15pm

Oh yeah- the taste is not so hot! I end up shuddering and stomping my foot every time a I take a dose, LOL! I recommend liquid-filled softgels;)

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Permalink Reply by Lockheart on September 24, 2009 at 12:15am

Well I just had probably 8-10x the dose and I was very relaxed but focused as I did well on Halo 3... wore off already though. Cool stuff I guess.

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Permalink Reply by Vana on September 24, 2009 at 6:32am

To me it tastes like dirty cocaine (can't describe it any other way!), and it numbed my gums and tongue.
But apart from that I didn't get the chillaxed feeling you're supposed to.

I'd definately try it again when I go to Hawaii.

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Permalink Reply by Gastro Gnome on September 24, 2009 at 6:47am

Yup, had it Hawaii like the others, and loved it. It sort of reminds me of an opiate feeling - body relaxed, but mentally still pretty alert - also similar to the GABA type substances. If you want some really good info on this plant and its use and effects, try going to the Erowid forums and doing a search. Oh also, I dont really recommend preparing it yourself without doing lots of research. It is apparently quite hard to make a good brew (both in terms of taste and effect) without the traditional knowledge. But the one I had in Hawaii was made with coconut water and it tasted okay, though kind of muddy.

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