Kava potentiators?

[Aumakua]

Pardon me if this is a noob question, but I was wondering if there are any potentiator ingredients that can be added to kava to boost the efficacy or duration of effects? So far I haven’t read of anything really (that I can remember at least). I figured one of you highly enlightened souls would have some info one way or the other.

 

[Groggy]

Pardon me if this is a noob question, but I was wondering if there are any potentiator ingredients that can be added to kava to boost the efficacy or duration of effects? So far I haven’t read of anything really (that I can remember at least). I figured one of you highly enlightened souls would have some info one way or the other.

Some will say milk may potentiate the kava effects, there is a school of thought that would suggest fatty type foods may help. I have read maybe spicy foods could help as well. There are a few threads floating around, like these below. I personally enjoy a nice meal at the end of the kava session.

http://kavaforums.com/forum/threads/kava-protein-interactions.11803/#post-134818
http://kavaforums.com/forum/threads/greasy-food-after-kava.12368/
http://kavaforums.com/forum/threads...eory-that-fatty-meals-increase-effects.12285/

 

[Palmetto]

hibiscus tiliaceus supposedly improves the mental and anticancer effects. Some people swear by fatty liquids

 

[Edward]

I'm in the milk camp, about 25% of your mix as semi or whole milk.

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

L theanine.
GABA
Fatty acids
Let's see.. cannabis! Haha jk.

 

[Edward]

L theanine.
GABA
Fatty acids
Let's see.. cannabis! Haha jk.

Lol yes, alcohol and paracetamol might lift the effects too but not recommended!

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Cacao...
Yerba mate
Matcha

Chamomile, skullcap, California poppy, passionflower works really well with kava presumably from the maoi quality..

 

[yiki]

Raw Cacao Beans synergize with Kava, but not completly sure how safe that is.

Lol yes, alcohol and paracetamol might lift the effects too but not recommended!

I found alcohol destroys the clean, pure kava feeling...and also made my tongue feel weird?

Try drinking it on an empty stomach and then eating say 10 minutes later to get the digestion going.

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Why would kava and cacao beans not be safe?

 

[VictoryRider]

And how do they synergize? Do they give the same "boost" of effects that eating the right foods at the right time
will?

 

[Kravatomill]

I usually have a few cups of chamomile in between shells, great way to get down some extra well needed liquid and adds to the sedative-hypnotic "benzoish" effects in lack of better words.
I'd not be surprised if mulungu would go great with kava, however I have yet to try that.

 

[kastom_lif]

To potentiate kava: work hard during the daytime and get tired. Earn the kava. Fast all afternoon. After your evening kava, eat something hot, spicy and greasy.

 

[yiki]

Take a look at this topic for KAva + cacao

http://kavaforums.com/forum/threads/kava-raw-cacao-beans.1630/

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

I've used the combo many times I wouldn't do them both daily... or anything as strong as kava or cacao daily in doses over an ounce. That's therapeutic and therefore toxic in the wrong body, with any herb that stimulates or sedates and uses nutrients to do so. Rather than giving nutrients and nourishing

 

[Jellyman64]

Cacao...
Yerba mate
Matcha

Chamomile, skullcap, California poppy, passionflower works really well with kava presumably from the maoi quality..

So theoretically you could make a concoction of this herbal blend, and pour a shell of kava in, and it would be a boosted effect of kava plus the other herbs?

Sounds to me like I just found a way to make an ever more earthy and swampy grog... If this is all safe in tandem then I might give it a try

Edit: Maybe not Cacao... doesn't seem like the thing for me.

 

[Intrepidus_dux]

500mg of piracetam makes it pleasantly interesting for me. Not for everyone though.

 

[Lil' Krunkette]

Cacao...
Yerba mate
Matcha

Chamomile, skullcap, California poppy, passionflower works really well with kava presumably from the maoi quality..

Wow, Mrbinx69, that sounds like a rather fine cup of herbal tea!

 

[Krunkie McKrunkface]

What I find potentiates kava is kava. I'll drink grog and sometimes also enjoy any or even all of the following: kava candies, kwk concentrate, my homemade kava powder, co2 extract, and last but not least, chewing on big pieces of waka. What the hey, I enjoy kava.

 

[Kavafied]

What I find potentiates kava is kava. I'll drink grog and sometimes also enjoy any or even all of the following: kava candies, kwk concentrate, my homemade kava powder, co2 extract, and last but not least, chewing on big pieces of waka. What the hey, I enjoy kava.

nothing is more intense than chewing on the raw root

 

[kastom_lif]

John Frum may have brought cargo (including grinders) to Tanna, but the kids still chew kava 'cuz they know what's up.