Whoa! So I Just Tried Chewing Dried Kava Roots.

[Kojo Douglas]

If you can, try to chew them. I've heard them called "green chips" before. Nakamal at Home sent me a bag once and I quite liked sucking on them.

 

[ThePiper]

A couple of them are the size of a childs fist so its not exactly enticing to do that

 

[Kojo Douglas]

Oh, that sounds like it's just a big chunk of the corm. Is it spongy or kind of hard and barky?

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Can you put a picture of it?

 

[GussWest]

LOL. Just pack it between the cheek and gum.

A couple of them are the size of a childs fist so its not exactly enticing to do that

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Ya its not as bad as it seems it really breaks down. Soak in hot water for a few minutes before if you want to soften it up

 

[ThePiper]

I have a small mouth and im talking ten year olds fist not a toddlers lmao. They are hard and barky there is maybe 4 of them

 

[Zac Imiola (Herbalist)]

Thats odd lol

 

[Jr. Woodchuck]

After reading this thread I ordered some root hairs and have been chewing them which has been good fun. I have been saving them after chewing, and am thinking about trying to blend them up so I can make tea, does anyone think that will work or have suggestions?

 

[Kojo Douglas]

My hypothesis would be that if you have masticated them enough, that you won't get anything out of the chewed up pulp. But feel free to try and let us know how it goes!

 

[Jr. Woodchuck]

I don't think I'm chewing all the good stuff out, because once it gets all wet I get too grossed out to keep chewing so I'm sure I'm missing some goodies. I'll report what I find.

 

[nakamalathome]

I made an impromptu video review of Kavafied's Dried Fijian Kava Root Hairs tonight. I wasn't anticipating doing it, but I had just received this big shipment and decided to open up the bag and chew on a root hair. It has this other-worldly quality from Kava prepared by kneading and drinking. It really, really numbs the life out of your entire face and throat. And I was surprised at how far one cigarette-sized (just for size comparison) piece of Kava took me. I chewed it for about 10 minutes and started getting a really relaxed, happy feeling. Unexpectedly, all of this, because I had otherwise been having a pretty depressing day.

Anyway, video coming up!

Yeah, that will definitely numb your face!

 

[kavaloveraz]

Does anyone no of a place online where I can buy whole kava root no more then $35 for a lb? I really want to buy some kavafied whole root if it was in stock....

 

[Kojo Douglas]

When Kavafied has roots in stock, they generally sell out within a week or so.

 

[Sam Handwich]

KWK was selling some though not on their website. You could send them a PM and ask if they still are.

 

[Atticus]

Started chewing the root. I think that I prefer it to drinking it. Wow. Great stuff.

 

[Kojo Douglas]

Started chewing the root. I think that I prefer it to drinking it. Wow. Great stuff.

It is certainly a whole different experience. I think chewing the Kava roots really brings out the kavalactones.

 

[Bwiggy]

@Atticus Could you tell us are you chewing those thin rope like roots, or more like chunks? Also, what strain and where you got it?

Thanks!!

 

[jRob2k]

Wouldn't it be possible to do the same with medium grind. Just kind of chew/suck on it like tobacco? You could even put it in little empty chewing tobacco pouches to minimize the mess.

 

[Nirad]

I don't suggest doing this with med grind, I tried doing this once on a trip for a sore throat, was more like putting pokey wood chips in my lip. Technically it worked but wasn't very pleasant.