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Reviewer: Amon, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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The worst herbal. Making you drowsiness and is not suitable for young people. They can get into a car accident. This herb should be banned. I made my son go to the emergency room.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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When I feel anxiety attack brewing I take two 425mg Kava Kava capsules and my anxiety dissipates. I feel nothing unusual except my anxiety is significantly reduced or gone. I have experienced no noticeable side effects although I take them on an as needed basis not as a daily supplement.
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Reviewer: Nature's Best Meds, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)
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I learned about Kava Kava while researching an upcoming trip I had to Hawaii. I purchased Kava Kava in its ground form and made the traditional South Pacific recipe by mashing the raw, ground kava root into coconut milk. I purchased a cloth strainer that works great for this purpose and I really enjoy the traditional method. It takes some time to mash into the milk and needs to be done by hand
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)
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I have used freshly prepared kava 'tea' for about 6 years to control my anxiety before speeches, flights, and exams with good results. I learned how to use it when I visited Samoa, and it really is best prepared in the traditional manner - very safe and effective. As others have said, make sure you get it from a reputable source. Ground stems will make you ill - it must be the root only. I
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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The best herb hands down for anxiety. Keeps you calm in very stressful situations or while traveling.
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