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Kava Stress Relief Tea from Yogi Tea is promoted, “for its power to calm the body and mind and encourage a good night’s sleep.” According to the manufacturers, this herbal tea can promote a state of relaxed awareness and support a tranquil mood.
Yogi Kava Stress Relief Tea ingredients include kava root extract, carob pods, cinnamon bark, ginger root, Indian sarsaparilla root, barley malt, cardamom, stevia leaf, hazelnut flavor, licorice flavor and cinnamon bark oil.
Kava kava has been an important ritualistic drink in several South Pacific cultures because of its relaxing and mildly intoxicating effects. In traditional use, the roots of the plant are chewed or ground, then brewed using cold water. The resulting thick beverage is shared with guests. It has been compared, on a social level, to the consumption of wine in Western cultures.
Kava drinks such as Yogi’s Kava Stress Relief Tea have gained popularity in the U.S. because of the herb’s relaxation benefits. However, the FDA has issued safety warnings about the effects of kava consumption for liver health.
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Kava Stress Relief Tea Review
Yogi’s Kava Stress Relief tea bags contain a number of herbal ingredient that are purported to promote a calm mind and a relaxed mood. The primary ingredient is Kava root extract; each tea bag provides a 78 mg serving.
People take kava tea for benefits which include relief from insomnia, anxiety and stress. In traditional medicine Kava is also used for wound healing, as an analgesic to provide relief from pain, as a topical poultice for abscesses and for leprosy.
Beverages and supplements that include kava can have a mildly intoxicating or sedating effect. Some user reviews note a “high” or “buzzed” feeling when they consume large amounts of Kava Stress Relief Tea.
Because of this, package instructions recommend that users not operate heavy machinery or drive their cars after consuming this tea.
Yogi’s Kava Stress Relief Tea is available at local natural foods stores and a number of online outlets including Amazon. The tea is sold in tea bag form with 16 tea bags in each box.
Kava Stress Relief Tea sells on Amazon for $20.98 in a bulk pack that contains a total of 96 tea bags. There are over 4,000 Kava Stress Relief Tea reviews from customers on Amazon. Seventy-six percent of those are five star reviews.
Many positive reviewers say that the tea has a pleasant flavor and a soothing and relaxing effect. A number of reviews state that a cup of this tea at bedtime helps to fall asleep more easily and helps prevent early waking insomnia during the night.
Several negative reviewers said that the tea caused gastrointestinal discomfort. One reviewer noted a higher level of anxiety after taking kava tea. Some found the taste strong or otherwise unpleasant.
Kava Research for Stress Relief
Kava has been widely studied for its effects on stress, anxiousness and sleep disorders. According to the Natural Medicines Database, it is rated as Possibly Effective for anxiety. However, NMD states that more research is needed to validate its use for insomnia and general mental stress.
In at least one study, kava extract was found to be more effective than a placebo for controlling symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Research indicated that kava may be as or more effective than low doses of benzodiazepines for the control of anxiety.
This research was conducted on standardized kava extracts. There is no comparable study available on the effects of brewed kava tea.
In studies, kava herb was found to be effective in helping with the symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal when gradually tapering benzodiazepine use.
In one study, a 200 mg dosage of kava extract standardized to 70% kavalactones has been shown to reduce sleep disturbances linked to certain types of anxiety disorders. This dosage was administered daily for 4 weeks.
However, in another study, a dose of 100 mg kavalactones taken three times a day for 4 weeks was not effective for alleviating insomnia associated with anxiety.
Recommended Dosage of Kava Stress Tea
The makers of Kava Stress tea recommend one cup for general relaxation and three to five cups for dealing with higher levels of stress. Each tea bag contains 78 milligrams of kava root extract.
To brew a cup of Kava Stress Tea:
- Bring eight ounces water to a boil.
- Steep a tea bag in water for five to 10 minutes.
- For stronger effects use two tea bags for the same volume of water.
In one study, a dose of 100 milligrams kava, consumed three times per day was taken for anxiety. In others, doses that ranged from 50 milligrams to 400 milligrams were taken, either in a single dose or throughout the day.
For stress relief, study participants were given a single dose of a kava extract immediately before completing a stressful task. For insomnia, a daily 200 mg dose of kava was given at bedtime.
To elevate mood, a single oral dose of three hundred milligrams kava was found to be effective.
To alleviate depression, study participants were given 100 milligrams kava at breakfast, a second 100 mg dose in the middle of the day and 50 mg kava at bedtime.
For the relief of hot flashes, study participants were given 100 mg kava per day.
Kava Stress Relief Tea Side Effects
Kava consumption can cause a number of side effects, including headaches, sedation, impaired judgment, restlessness and tremors. Some people who consume kava experience a hangover-like effect.
In the Kava Stress Relief Tea warning on the product package, they say to immediately stop consuming the tea and consult a medical professional if symptoms occur that include unexplained fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, fever, dark urine, vomiting, pale stool or jaundice in the eyes of skin, as these can be signs of liver damage.
Long-term kava use and overdoses may cause dry flaking skin that is known as kava dermopathy. Overdose may also result in low white blood cell and low blood platelet counts, respiratory issues and hearing impairment.
Consuming kava with alcohol increases the risk of liver issues. Kava teas and supplements can interact with barbiturates and sedatives and can increase the intensity of their effects.
Kava tea is not recommended for people who are under 18. The tea is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Consult with a doctor before you buy Kava Stress Relief Tea to make sure it is safe for you. While this product is generally well tolerated when used appropriately, it may not be safe for everyone to use.
Article last updated on: March 12th, 2018 by Nootriment