Kava Kava works by stimulating dopamine receptors and gently inducing euphoria. It’s somewhat like benefiting from that relaxed feeling you get with a glass of wine, yet staying alert at the same time (and with none of the side-effects of alcohol). Kava is typically used to deal with anxiety, improve mood, help with sleep and increase confidence in social situations.
Various studies show clear anti-anxiety benefits in many people who take kava kava. A study by the University of Melbourne for example showed a significant reduction in anxiety by participants who took kava compared to those who took a placebo.
Kava can be taken in the form of tea (ground kava or tea bags), tincture or capsules. Personally speaking, I’ve found kava to be very helpful to me over the years, during anxious situations. It’s can be wonderful at helping find a place of peace when having to confront, unavoidable challenging situations, where you know you’ll be in a state of fight or flight.
