New to the Kava experience and forums, checking in!

[WillieP]

Hello everyone! I have been creeping around the forum for about a two weeks, became a member last week sometime. I have been reading about the roots history, prep technique, personal experiences, RT, and product reviews.

I decided this weekend to take the plunge and try it out. I have GAD w/ panic so I would like to try this as a more natural path for relaxation. I hate the fact that I still have to take a sedative here and there to curb the attacks. Mindfulness, meditation, diet, and exercise seem to help a great deal but not 100%. After reading product reviews, watching the Kavassuer's videos, and weighing ease of access to get things started I ordered Kalm with Kava Pouni Ono root powder and some of their concentrate from Amazon. It will be here today. If I can get through RT with this, I would like to try some other vendors as well.

I'm going into this with an open mind and no predetermined measures of success. Just gonna give it a good go. My only real question is about new user dosing. It doesn't seem like there is a set in stone about to start with.... I was going to try and break through with two heaping table spoons of root, traditional hand kneaded per cup of water. I was planning on two cups total a day and use the concentrate on days when I don't have time to hand knead. Does that sound decent or a bit too ambitious?

Glad to have found you guys!

 

[CactusKava]

Hello everyone! I have been creeping around the forum for about a two weeks, became a member last week sometime. I have been reading about the roots history, prep technique, personal experiences, RT, and product reviews.

I decided this we end to take the plunge and try it out. I have GAD w/ panic so I would like to try this as a more natural path for relaxation. I hate the fact that I still have to take a sedative here and there to curb the attacks. Mindfulness, meditation, diet, and exercise seem to help a great deal but not 100%. After reading product reviews, watching the Kavassuer's videos, and weighing ease of access to get things started I ordered Kalm with Kava Pouni Ono root powder and some of their concentrate from Amazon. It will be here today. If I can get through RT with this, I would like to try some other vendors as well.

I'm going into this with an open mind and no predetermined measures of success. Just gonna give it a good go. My only real question is about new user dosing. It doesn't seem like there is a set in stone about to start with.... I was going to try and break through with two heaping table spoons of root, traditional hand kneaded per cup of water. I was planning on two cups total a day and use the concentrate on days when I don't have time to hand knead. Does that sound decent or a bit too ambitious?

Glad to have found you guys!

We're glad to have found you, too!

Check this out for some tips:
http://cactuskava.com/kava-preparation

People often think that kava is going to be some crazy hallucinogenic experience where they trip for hours. That's not kava. Kava is a subtle, gentle root that generally requires a little more root than you would think. As that link states, you'll probably want 2 tablespoons of dried root for every half cup. Try out 1/2 cup of root to 2 cups of water, and drink a 1/2 cup of kava every twenty minutes.

 

[HeadHodge]

We're glad to have found you, too!

Check this out for some tips:
http://cactuskava.com/kava-preparation

People often think that kava is going to be some crazy hallucinogenic experience where they trip for hours. That's not kava. Kava is a subtle, gentle root that generally requires a little more root than you would think. As that link states, you'll probably want 2 tablespoons of dried root for every half cup. Try out 1/2 cup of root to 2 cups of water, and drink a 1/2 cup of kava every twenty minutes.

That's really a nice prep page you have on your site!

 

[WillieP]

We're glad to have found you, too!

Check this out for some tips:
http://cactuskava.com/kava-preparation

People often think that kava is going to be some crazy hallucinogenic experience where they trip for hours. That's not kava. Kava is a subtle, gentle root that generally requires a little more root than you would think. As that link states, you'll probably want 2 tablespoons of dried root for every half cup. Try out 1/2 cup of root to 2 cups of water, and drink a 1/2 cup of kava every twenty minutes.

Thank you CactusKava! I will take your advice! You and GHK are on the top of my list for vendors to try next. Thank you for responding!

 

[Skitty]

Hi Willie, it's nice to meet mew (you)! =^n_n^=

What made you decide on the Pouni Ono root ?

 

[WillieP]

Hi Willie, it's nice to meet mew (you)! =^n_n^=

What made you decide on the Pouni Ono root ?

Hi, Skitty, love the little play on words there!

Well, one reason it I wanted to get a noble kava quick and The KwK was available next day through Amazon.... Hahaha!! Most reviews said it was a fresh and clean tasting kava so that was a big plus, I want to taste the kava in its natural form but don't want to be turned off by a harsh taste, being new to it. I wanted something fairly balanced not too heavy but definitely not too heady either, I don't want to become overwhelmed and induce a panic attack. I'm trying this to hedge them off, not induce them.... Haha. I feel like I could handle a good body buzz rather than a heady buzz at this early stage.
All of the reviews I read it seemed people enjoyed this one so I figured it was a good pick for me. I will definitely keep you abreast of my thoughts on it as it plays out. I was going to try the boronguru initially but decided a more balanced kava would serve me better initially.

 

[The Kap'n]

Welcome to kavaforums, @WillieP. Glad to have you with us

 

[Skitty]

Hi, Skitty, love the little play on words there!

Well, one reason it I wanted to get a noble kava quick and The KwK was available next day through Amazon.... Hahaha!! Most reviews said it was a fresh and clean tasting kava so that was a big plus, I want to taste the kava in its natural form but don't want to be turned off by a harsh taste, being new to it. I wanted something fairly balanced not too heavy but definitely not too heady either, I don't want to become overwhelmed and induce a panic attack. I'm trying this to hedge them off, not induce them.... Haha. I feel like I could handle a good body buzz rather than a heady buzz at this early stage.
All of the reviews I read it seemed people enjoyed this one so I figured it was a good pick for me. I will definitely keep you abreast of my thoughts on it as it plays out. I was going to try the boronguru initially but decided a more balanced kava would serve me better initially.

Ok cool! I will look to see if it's still available on Amazon

 

[WillieP]

I just had my first shell, it is definitely an "acquired" taste... If this is smooth I would hate to taste the rough !! All in all not bad though, very earthy!!

I ended up going a tad lighter than Cactus advised. I did 1/3 cup of Puoni Ono to 2 cups water. I want to make sure I tolerate it well first. I can tell you my mouth, tongue, and back of throat went numb almost instantly. Not really noticing and other effects as of yet.

 

[WillieP]

I just drank one more.... Starting to feel kind of baked, in a mild way. I am getting mild waves of warmth rushing over my body. Not sure if that is the kava or just psychosomatic feelings.