Kava
Aliases: Awa, Ava, Waka, Wati, Sakau
Summary
Kava is associated with potential liver toxicity, especially with extracts, heavy prolonged use, or contaminated products. Use only noble kava root from reputable sources; avoid tudei kava and aerial plant parts. Many users experience reverse tolerance initially, requiring several days to weeks of regular use before full effects manifest.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 50-70mg | 70-150mg | 150-200mg | 300mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 20-30 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 hrs | 1-2 hrs | 2.8-6.5 hrs |
Tolerance
Build-up
possible reverse tolerance — effects may increase with regular use
Reset
not applicable
Effects
Aggregated from 188 Erowid and 6 Bluelight experience reports
Positive Effects 25
Contentment
66.7%
84%
Euphoria
34.0%
75%
Sociability Enhancement
33.3%
88%
Peace
33.3%
88%
Happiness
33.3%
88%
Anxiety Suppression
32.4%
92%
Sedation
25.3%
88%
Stimulation
21.8%
70%
Focus Enhancement
19.6%
85%
Music Enhancement
19.0%
80%
Tactile Enhancement
18.6%
70%
Thought Deceleration
16.7%
90%
Muscle Relaxation
16.7%
95%
Clarity
16.7%
90%
Memory Enhancement
16.7%
80%
Drowsiness
16.7%
85%
Motor Enhancement
16.7%
75%
Vivid Dreams
16.7%
85%
Lightness
16.7%
80%
Color Enhancement
15.4%
70%
Adverse Effects 7
Nausea
17.6%
70%
Depression
16.7%
80%
Ataxia
16.7%
80%
Headache
10.6%
70%
Motor Impairment
5.3%
70%
Memory Suppression
4.3%
70%
Increased Heart Rate
2.1%
70%
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