Hi rainbowlight, kava kava does have muscle relaxing properties, as well as antispasmodic, hypnotic, sedative, analgesic effects. In its home area, it presents a problem similar to that of marijuana in this country..the younger generation likes it as a recreational substance. I haven't tried kava myself, but this implies to me that there may also be a slightly stimulating effect, too? Is this so?
You MAY find a better effect using a combo of St Johns, valerian and siberian ginseng, since the combo you're using isn't working for you.
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