Does anyone use the herb Kava Kava for relaxing or for being able to sleep at night?
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Of course it works. Why else would the Powers That Be of the European Union have banned it? Now people in the UK have to get it illegally, as they also do stevia for goodness sake.
Ya I do.. and it works best at night when you've had a rough day just to relax and fall right asleep. Yes it works, if you take the correct dosage, which is usually 1-3. Considering your a super mom with a batch of boys this could work quite well for you!
it works really great! i use it when i want to relax or get some good shut eye.
Common Uses -
Combats anxiety, Eases panic attacks.
Helps induce sleep and Relieves pain.
Dosage: The recommended dose is 250 mg of a standardized extract, two or three times a day. Consult your doctor if you have been taking kava for more than three months because prolonged use increases the chance of side effects.
Guidelines for use: Do not exceed the recommended dose. Higher dosages can lead to intoxication or disorientation. (One man in Utah was convicted of driving under the influence after spending the evening consuming 16 cups of kava tea, which caused him to stagger, slur his speech, and drive as if drunk on alcohol.)
In addition, unless your doctor recommends it, avoid this herb if you are regularly taking other drugs that affect the central nervous system, such as antidepressants, sedatives, or tranquilizers. It's also a good idea to avoid drinking alcohol when using kava. Kava is, however, sometimes combined with herbal supplements that affect the brain, such as the antidepressant St. John's wort. Kava usually acts within minutes, though for some people with severe anxiety, the full benefits may not be apparent until up to eight weeks after first consuming the herb.
Warnings -
Pregnant or breast-feeding women should not use kava.
Don't take kava if you have Parkinson's disease. It may make symptoms worse.
May cause excessive drowsiness if taken with antidepressants, muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers, antipsychotics, and buspirone.
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