Does Kava make you tired or stimulate?

Question

I was reading Kava does both but for me I just get relaxed and tired any had a stimulate effect

Answer 1

Kava is a narcotic. It is usually relaxing. Drunk over many hours it makes you very hungry. I have seen some-one look 10-15 years older after a 3 day kava party & that effect takes a while to wear off.. It usually numbs the mouth & tongue after a few drinks.

Answer 2

Kava is known to relax, but it really depends, there are different qualities and types of kava and some are known to wake you up instead of making you drowsy.

Answer 3

my dad goes to fiji all the time and he always brings kava root home and other things that contain it and from what i've witnesses it is relaxing and will make your mouth numb

Answer 4

generally it relaxes you and can make some people tired. If you are on any other prescriptions make sure to check that the kava is not contraindicated with your other meds.