Herb Pharm Organic Kava Root Liquid Extract – Vegan, Non-GMO & Gluten-Free Tincture for Stress Relief & Relaxation, 1-Oz, Up to ~3 Week Supply, 1 oz*

I am not sure if this is superior to others because of their amount or just because it was my first time using it. At first, meaning the first bottle. I achieved a great effect when using about 20 drops that felt like a rush/punch in the face. I wasn't looking for anything but a mild anxiolytic, and I think it does that sometimes, and other times I have a paradoxical reaction where it makes me panic more. I do react extremely strangely to things, but Kava almost seems to heighten my awareness which can sometimes randomly decrease or increase my anxiety. It also gave me a mild desire of increased interest with my first bottle. These effects were never replicated again when stopping it, and then trying it later for what I thought was tolerance. It also is short acting. Maybe like 1 hour for me, and creates insane levels of nausea that personally lasted over 1 day from one use. Product is legit, and good though which is what the consumer cares about, and what has influenced this rating.

I actually felt the Kava kick in within the first few minutes. As a matter of fact, I’m writing this review because I’m in an upbeat mood after taking the Kava. It’s a great product. But the taste is horrible! Lol I was thinking about putting it under my tongue without any juice. That would’ve been a mistake! It says to put one dropper in 2 ounces of water or juice. I put it 8 ounces of juice and the taste was still pretty strong. It also made my tongue feel a little numb for a few minutes. Nothing crazy. But honestly, I’m super skeptical about products stating that it would put you in a better mood or mood enhancers. But this is legit.

If you can get past the earthy flavor, this is a great stress reliever. It calms and soothes, without making you feel loopy. A good alternative to Xanax.

I feel like it does relax me pretty well. The effect is subtle but noticeable. It doesn’t make me drowsy or too relaxed. If I’m feeling anxious before bed it can get me more relaxed and comfy making it easier to fall asleep but not knocking me out like a sleeping pill would. One problem I have is that it doesn’t last very long. I’ll typically feel it for maybe less than 30 mins. Not a huge problem when trying to fall asleep but if you wanted to use this for anxiety through out the day you’ll probably end up having to redose. My family members have also tried it and it seems to work even better for them. I just shoot the dropper into my mouth or sometimes I’ll put it in a drink. In the mouth it can burn and it doesn’t taste great but in a drink it’s not that bad. I have never tried any other kava products besides this and some kava pills so idk how it compares. Compared to the pills though this was better for me. It’s a bit pricey IMO but if you don’t take it too often it can last you a pretty long time. Overall I like it. I think at this point I’ve bought this like 3-4 times. Maybe I’ll buy another bottle again once this one runs out.

I wanted to love this because I’ve had good experiences with other kava products, but this one was absolutely brutal. No matter what I mixed it with, the taste completely took over. I tried disguising it in drinks and somehow it just made the drinks taste equally horrifying. Strong black licorice/herbal bitterness with an aftertaste that lingered far longer than necessary. I’m usually pretty tolerant of herbal supplements, but this was one of the few products I genuinely could not force myself to finish. Maybe the effects are wonderful, but unfortunately my taste buds never made it that far.

The real deal! I used to drink kava to cut back on alcohol but man is it horrible. Recently I have tried at least half dozen or more brands of kava extract…well Im not trying any others anymore! This one is the only Real Deal I have found. You will notice it taste terrible, like kava, and makes your mouth numb, because it is real kava. I probably take 4X the recommended dose but who cares. It relaxes me like crazy and gives me some warm fuzzies and helps me sleep. I now have it on subscribe and save (auto restock) and I wont bother with any of the others going forward which I now believe are BS. Worth every penny!

It definitely burned my tongue and gums, but as far as the effect? It did not work for me at all. I did read in the reviews that it works for some people so it’s probably just me. I also did not care at all for the flavor.

Good stuff! Felt it working within a few minutes

great product

Has a dreadful, earthy alcohol taste. I took 2 0.7ml directly to the mouth. May have had a slight relaxing effect.

Tastes pretty baf, but it works

I’ve tried plenty of Kava and love the effects, however the method to make it is inconvenient. I thought this would be a great alternative but unfortunately it does absolutely nothing. It tastes (disgustingly) like Kava, but has zero of the effects. Don’t waste your money and try a reputable vendor .