How much kava is too much?

[Myk]

Greetings all, New to the forum been into Kava over ten years. Usually for me I start to gag and can't get it down if I've had too much. I did have one experience early in my kava journey when I was still doing the traditional dunking and straining. I actually hit the deck and couldn't move for probably 15 to 20 minutes. Wide awake and alert in my mind but total body paralysis . It wasn't painful but it wasn't fun being helpless either. Anyway I know where that line is and won't be crossing it again.

 

[Kojo Douglas]

Whoa. I've never drank so much Kava that I was immobile. Maybe so sick that I was immobile, but not physically immobile.

 

[Kojo Douglas]

One feeling I get from too much Kava is a kind of general lightheadedness, like my blood pressure has just dropped dramatically. My skin gets numb and I feel nauseous. Luckily, it passes rather quickly

 

[sentiententity]

Interesting, I've never gotten any of these effects like paralysis or high anxiety. No matter how much kava I've had. I can only stomach so much in a sitting, though.

 

[Myk]

I certainly do not recommend it, not certain it's possible as Yee's brightly colored little foil samplers do not appear available anymore . Oh how I miss the Purple Moi. If it's traditional I can chug a lot of it and that's what I did. Now I have 3 shells and wait. Honestly though Imo the lowest possible dose you can feel yields the most enjoyable effect. The effects I like the most are social , euphoric , and creative energy. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated . As of now I am mainly a Real Kava guy. Special Reserve is my go to but the Fiji is nice for a change of pace. Still haven't found anything close to Yee's Purple Moi . I've tried other Moi's and they didn't measure up.

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

I've definitley noticed what your saying about low doses being the best... I always find the first shell or two feels amazing and sometimes the third one ruins it

 

[Groggy]

I've definitley noticed what your saying about low doses being the best... I always find the first shell or two feels amazing and sometimes the third one ruins it

I have noticed this too, one shell for me is 2 cups, I do one and done, much better results.