There are many similarities that Kava and Kratom share. First of all, they are traditional herbal supplements that have an effect not only on the body but also on the mind. Secondly, they’re both legal in most areas of the US and the world (but not all!). Thirdly, they’ve been cultivated and consumed for centuries.

However, if you take a closer look at them, you’ll find significant differences. If you want to get the benefits of both you might be thinking about combining them. 

So can you mix Kava with Kratom?

Although the answer is technically yes, you can mix Kava with Kratom, I would recommend against it. Combining the herbs could produce unexpected results. And kratom itself is risky, even on its own. 

My recommendation: stick to the kava!

There is debate about whether you can take them together because there could be health risks involved when you use them in high and regular quantities. 

I’ll talk more about mixing them below but first, I’ll go over each substance in detail. 

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Traditionally grown and used in ceremonies among the indigenous peoples of the South Pacific, kava use has grown in popularity in the West, because of the effects it has in naturally reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.

Also known as ‘nature’s Xanax’, those who drink kava regularly find that it helps us to completely relax, and sometimes even produces feelings of euphoria — without any addictive medications involved. 

So after you’ve made your first batch, you might be wondering how long does it take for kava to kick in? Usually, you’ll feel a numb mouth within a couple of minutes, and the calm peace will start to flow in about 15-30 minutes.

In this article, I’ll go over the timing of when kava starts to work, and what to expect.

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Have you ever tried drinking kava? This traditional beverage, which has been used in the South Pacific for many centuries, where it is considered to be a plant medicine, has gained a lot of raving fans over the past few years because of the great effects that it offers our overwhelmed and stressed nervous systems. But there are sometimes some weird side effects.

For example, does Kava make you poop?

Yes, kava can make you feel like you need to go to the bathroom, especially when it’s filtered badly and plant fibers are left in the drink.

Typically it will not make you feel like you need to go to the bathroom immediately, but it’s a pretty common experience. Even when made properly, there’s a lot of fiber going in there! And if you do a bad job filtering the makas (or plant fibers), you’ll almost certainly need to go.

I’ll explain more below.

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Kava is a widely-used herbal supplement in the South Pacific, and over recent years has become a very popular beverage to drink in the West.

This is because kava contains healing properties that can help those suffering from anxiety and insomnia maintain a more calm and relaxed state, without having to resort to using prescription drugs.

But does kava make your mouth numb? Yes, kava will make your mouth feel numb shortly after you start drinking it, assuming you’ve got a good kava. The numb mouth is the first sign the kava is doing its job!

Don’t be alarmed by the sensation, it will go away soon. Most kava enthusiasts quickly get used to it, and use the mouth sensations as a gauge to kava quality and effects.

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Kava, the psychoactive tea derived from the kava plant piper methysticum, which has traditionally been used throughout the South Pacific for it calming effects on the body, has grown in popularity in the West over the past few years and has many raving fans.

Whether you love or hate the taste is another thing (for ideas on how to make this tea more palatable, see our article How To Make Kava Taste Better). But once you’ve consumed this herbal wonder, you may be feeling the numb mouth and pleasant vibes.

You’ll be wondering how long do kava effects last? It depends on how much you’ve had, and on the quality of the kava, but typically the effects will fade in 2-3 hours and you’ll get pretty sleepy.

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Many people have cottoned on to the benefits of drinking kava, the herbal remedy that provides a boost to your health. It has a tradition that dates back thousands of years throughout Oceana, and it makes you feel great.

Just one problem: in its traditional form, kava tastes like muddy dishwater sprinkled with pepper. Only worse!

Is there any way that you can make it taste better? In this article, we’ll share with you how to make kava taste better to make it more enjoyable while you benefit from its amazing effects.

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