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flik4500

flik4500

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The type of kava effects I'm looking for is something that is sedating with lots of anti-anxiety focus?

Something for my anxiety and to help me sleep later in the day.

So which are the most potent keeping those two aspects in mind?

I also have one more question, micronized is more expensive and when you get medium grind is it really a requirement to knead the kava or can I just mix/blend it and just drink the entire glass without kneading? Is it because it would cause stomach problems or... another reason?
I hope someone was some answers because I would sure appreciate!

Thank You!
 
kavadude

kavadude

❦ॐ tanuki tamer
Boroguru is very affordable and meets both criteria.

It is very strongly recommended to strain medium grind. You can knead it or blend it, but agitation is required in order to suspend the kavalactones in the water before straining. Consuming unstrained kava has a variety of undesirable side effects.
 
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And micronized is more expensive because GHK removes the macas and you are getting 100 percent pure kava ... my favorite. I don't to much kneading because of trigger fingers and the like. You want to sleep, do Nene. I don't know about anti-anxiety but it sedated me pretty nicely the other day when I was in a rage. The Nene kicked in just in time before I had a chance to unleash my wrath on my wife. Yeah, I was ready to go into a tirade about everything that displeased me and blame it all on her. :mad: In other words, I was going to be a total asshole. Always a bad move and never a fair move either. Sigh ... gotta work on that part but Kava does subdue that where as alcohol is like putting gasoline on a fire. And don't get me wrong, I don't have daily tirades and I have never laid a hand on any woman, but yesterday was a bad day for me in many ways and it brought out my worst behavior. Thank be to Kava for giving me an easy way to put out the fire. So my rage burned out and I spent the night in a mellow contented mood working dutifully on my Spotify playlists. The music also helped.
 
flik4500

flik4500

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kavadude said:
Boroguru is very affordable and meets both criteria.

It is very strongly recommended to strain medium grind. You can knead it or blend it, but agitation is required in order to suspend the kavalactones in the water before straining. Consuming unstrained kava has a variety of undesirable side effects.
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Deleted User01 said:
And micronized is more expensive because GHK removes the macas and you are getting 100 percent pure kava ... my favorite. I don't to much kneading because of trigger fingers and the like. You want to sleep, do Nene. I don't know about anti-anxiety but it sedated me pretty nicely the other day when I was in a rage. The Nene kicked in just in time before I had a chance to unleash my wrath on my wife. Yeah, I was ready to go into a tirade about everything that displeased me and blame it all on her. :mad: In other words, I was going to be a total asshole. Always a bad move and never a fair move either. Sigh ... gotta work on that part but Kava does subdue that where as alcohol is like putting gasoline on a fire. And don't get me wrong, I don't have daily tirades and I have never laid a hand on any woman, but yesterday was a bad day for me in many ways and it brought out my worst behavior. Thank be to Kava for giving me an easy way to put out the fire. So my rage burned out and I spent the night in a mellow contented mood working dutifully on my Spotify playlists. The music also helped.
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Thanks for the replies!

So as far as the most sedating and euphoric, sorry I meant to say euphoric in there some where but forgot...

Recommendation seems to be Nene?

How does this to compare say.. Mo'i or Mahakea and Hanakapi Ai?

Just curious as to the differences between strains!
 
kavadude

kavadude

❦ॐ tanuki tamer
Most sedating and euphoric, you're kinda pulling in two different directions. Why not try the sampler pack and see what you think?

I agree with Deleted User01 and forgot, Nene is definitely the Sleep kava.
 
flik4500

flik4500

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kavadude said:
Most sedating and euphoric, you're kinda pulling in two different directions. Why not try the sampler pack and see what you think?

I agree with Deleted User01 and forgot, Nene is definitely the Sleep kava.
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Yeah after I read my posts I figured as much, sorry being vague.

I guess a more direct question would be what are the predominant effects in those 3 or 4 strains?
 
kavadude

kavadude

❦ॐ tanuki tamer
Nene - Sleeeeeeep
Moi - My favorite Hawaiian. Heady. Won't keep you wired but will definitely put you in a good mood.
Boroguru - Sedating, heavy, muscle relaxing.
Hanakapi'ai - Also sedating, honestly don't care for this one as much as boroguru as boroguru is much cheaper.
 
flik4500

flik4500

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kavadude said:
Nene - Sleeeeeeep
Moi - My favorite Hawaiian. Heady. Won't keep you wired but will definitely put you in a good mood.
Boroguru - Sedating, heavy, muscle relaxing.
Hanakapi'ai - Also sedating, honestly don't care for this one as much as boroguru as boroguru is much cheaper.
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Thanks for the reply!

When you say sleep do you mean it's more or less sedating than the others? Does anyone else have any experience with Hanakapi'ai? Just curious because GWK has a limited supply and I'm also considering that.

I'm on a budget so I'll be buying a half pound of something for now, and I'm new as well so I'm sorry If I ask too many questions :)
 
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Deleted User01

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Haha I know how that is @Deleted User01
Is your Playlist publico?
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@Mrbinx69, you mean Playlists? I have maybe 5 huge playlists that range from Classic Rock to the latest Rock hits of today. I don't think you would be interested in my Smooth Jazz Playlists which can play for a week (there are 3 of them). I'm going to make the rock ones public and let you know. I try real hard not to add songs that were burned out on the radio but you guys don't even know what a radio is so that ain't a problem. Yeah, maybe you bought one at an antique shop for the sitting room. :LOL:
 
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@Mrbinx69, my playlists are public. There must be at least 6 rock based playlists. No Hip Hop and no Metal. These are long playlists for long car trips or extended time in the patio sippin' on some kava. Just search for "Javamans" in Spotify. You won't be disappointed and you can cherry pick to make your own.
 
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Steve Mariotti

Steve Mariotti

Kavapithecus Krunkarensis
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I realize I'm getting here late, but yes, I'll echo what's been said:
  1. Nene
  2. Boroguru
  3. Mahakea (when available)
The word that I use to describe Nene is "tranquil." In the sense of tranquility and not tranquilizers. Puts me on chair by the lake an hour after sunset. And then, to bed!
 
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dju

Newbie
i'm just like you @flik4500 i don't know which one is the right one ... after 3 years on and off into kava i've discoverd wonders and deceptions with all the varieties and supplier... so for my 1st order with GHK i hope the instant sampler pack will fit my needs...

sometimes we just have to jump with faith and press the "add to cart" button :happy:

aloha
 
F3TU5

F3TU5

Kava Enthusiast
Have only tried Nene and only been through a batch of it. But was a very chill experience. The sleep you get from it is so refreshing though. It got me back on a good sleep cycle. Just thinking about it makes me wanna whip up a batch tonight and just relax to good music.
 
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