Kava for fun and profit

[Rainer]

Hey everyone,

I'd just like to tout the benefits of kava kava root for INTPs, especially for those of you who have social anxiety issues, and live in places where it is legal. It also can make me feel like my emotions are more clear, helping deal with emotional repression. It helps my affect appear more positive to others, I find.

The feeling of taking a high dose of kava can be similar to certain marijuana experiences, but it is much better for Ti thought processes. It can be euphoric and there's a feeling of being clear-headed.

There are a number of places online where you can get it, and major natural foods grocery stores offer kava teas. I have never tried benzos, but I am told it is similar to xanax. Kava is much safer, though. It is basically impossible to overdose. Just be careful taking it with alcohol--the two potentiate one another.

Downsides: it's harder to have self-control when on kava than normally, and it gets rid of filters in a way that I've found alcohol and pot do not do for me, so if you're not careful, you'll say some things on it that may have negative consequences. It also makes you less excited just as it would make you less anxious, so that's something to take into account. Also risky to drive on a high dose.

All in all, it's helpful for making socializing more fun and comfortable, especially if you're alright with going with the flow and don't have a particular objective in mind.

 

[Fukyo]

IIRC it's also hepatotoxic, probably worth a mention.

 

[computerhxr]

Never heard of it. Or maybe I have? It's legal here so I guess it's worth a try. Thanks!

 

[idokaiho]

Basically impossible to overdose? Like Fukyo said, it's hepatotoxic, and the little Googling I did mentioned how easy it can be to get liver damage. Might be the quality or extraction process that contributes to hepatotoxic effects.

I'm definitely not against drugs and kava sounds nice but I think I'll pass.

 

[computerhxr]

Like Fukyo said, it's hepatotoxic, and the little Googling I did mentioned how easy it can be to get liver damage.

So is alcohol, acetaminophen, and getting ice cubes in mexico. I wouldn't drink it on a regular basis... I would also pair it with lots of water and proper nutrition to flush it through my system.

 

[idokaiho]

I guess I defaulted to fear after finding out about the potential for liver damage at regular doses. I did a little more Googling and found that there were very few reported cases of hepatotoxicity, although I haven't found there to have been any comprehensive research or studies done. It seems about as safe, possibly safer, than alcohol regarding liver health but I don't really have enough data to come to a conclusion on the overall health risks. I have taken drugs with less information but now I err on the side of caution.

The more I read about it the more I want to try some. The legality and relative cheapness is a nice plus.

 

[Lot]

I like it. I can already tell I'm going to have to be careful with dosage. I feel a bit dreamy on it, almost drunk. I'm not sure my driving reaction time will be it's best on it. I also, wouldn't say I feel clear headed on it, but I'm also mixing it with passion flower and a few other plants in a tincture. My focus is better with cannabis.

I'm going to try 5-htp at some point. I'll let you know how it goes. But at this point I don't think I'll find anything that does for me what cannabis does for me. I need to get that medical card I've been putting off.

 

[The Introvert]

I saw a small kava bar that seemed to be very popular when I was in Kona. I wanted to give it a go but never got around to it. Now that I'm back here I can't find any place within a reasonable distance that sells it as a pre-made drink, let alone places that sell the root or tea.

Do you guys have any suggestions as to where I could find some? I've never ordered something like this online so I have no idea what is a legitimate source - who to trust.

 

[Lot]

I saw a small kava bar that seemed to be very popular when I was in Kona. I wanted to give it a go but never got around to it. Now that I'm back here I can't find any place within a reasonable distance that sells it as a pre-made drink, let alone places that sell the root or tea.

Do you guys have any suggestions as to where I could find some? I've never ordered something like this online so I have no idea what is a legitimate source - who to trust.

Amazon.com is often a good source for these things. Hell, you can buy San Pedro Cuttings, and other psychedelics on there.

I'm not sure Chakra4herbs ships nation wide, but they probably do. I bought mine from their local shop. They have pretty reasonable prices.