Ozia Originals Kava Kava Candy - 8 Kava Candies Per Pack, Kava Extract Stress Relief Supplement, Natural Kava Root Chill Happy Pill, Encourages Positive Mood - Ginger Mint Flavor, 4 Packs

Alright, so first of all, these things do not taste that great. Kava never does, so I wasn't shocked by this, but I had hoped the orange would mask the earthiness of Kava a little and it really didn't. BUT! This is okay. If you drink Kava, you know you do it for the effect, not the taste. It was the same with these candies. They are not as strong as I thought they'd be either. They definitely numb the mouth, but I didn't get the suuuuuper chill, loving, happy vibes I get after sharing a tanoa. Maybe if took several at a time, they would do it. But again, that's okay — I'm not deducting stars for their milder effect. They still performed exceptionally well.I took them to a family reunion campout because I was PMS'ing very hard (I get very ragey) and my family stresses me out even during the great part of my cycle, so I thought I might need a little assistance to stay sane. These candies did the trick just fine for that. I'd take them proactively, before I left my tent, and would just kind of suck on them as needed throughout the day. I skated through that reunion without anything getting to me. It was like annoying or frustrating moments just slid right off. I felt unbothered. I felt tolerant of everyone's shenanigans. I never once felt angry. My family even gave me an award at the end for being the happiest camper out of everyone, which I thought was pretty funny.Anyway, if you're looking for a full kava chillax session, these candies probably won't get you all the way there, but they can absolutely take the edge off of stressful situations and help you ease through the day when you need an extra boost.

There are a lot of reviews on here complaining that it made their mouths numb. No offense but those people are extremely uninformed. First of all, kava is known to have that effect. It's one of the first things you learn about when you do your research. Second, it literally says on the box that it will numb your mouth lol.Now on to the review. So, if you're a kava purist, this product may not be for you. It's not as strong as traditional kava, but I will say though, it is waaaay more convenient than traditional kava. The whole brewing process of traditional kava is kind of a hassle and the taste can be pretty bitter. If you want to avoid all of that but still want the effects of kava this product is perfect. I tried the ginger mint flavor, and you can taste a little bit of the kava bitterness but it's very mint forward. Personally, I don't even taste the ginger. The mouth numbing effects only last for a few minutes. I'd say 10-15 minutes tops. I actually kinda like the numbing effect lol. I treat this product like a medicine similar to a cough drop. You don't really use cough drops as a candy. You use it for the relief it provides. With that in mind, the flavor is pretty good.In terms of how it made me feel, it has a very tangible calming effect. I use it as an alternative to alcohol and marijuana. Those substances are too intoxicating and have hangovers. With this, you're still sober but it really takes the edge off and makes being sober after a stressful day more tolerable.All in all, I was very impressed with this product. I went in a little skeptical because I've tried other kava extract products and none of them were as effective as this one. I will absolutely continue to buy this product.

Makes me drowsyWill buy again

This works great, helps me tame the rage, and be more pleasant. You should not think if this as a candy treat because it's not. It's medicine, like cough drops but for your stress. They can be bitter, and will make your mouth numb momentarily BUT what I get out of that short unpleasantness is very much worth it.

Numbs your mouth . Actually felt more agitated after. lol

Taste isn’t bad. It did numb my tongue after I chewed it up. Kinda of like and analgesic throat spray. Noticed some slight sedative effect after about 15 minutes but it didn’t last very long. Might need to take more than one. I did notice a bit of gi distress and have been experiencing some issues the next day with loose bms.

I’ve always had a tension in my body that never seems to go away. I have anxiety from the moment I wake up til the moment I go to sleep. I’ve been coming home from work and smoking weed for a while, and recently decided I needed to escape the hold it had on me. But I needed an alternative to help me relax and do something about the tension.I did some reading on Kava Kava and figured it was worth a try, but I didn’t really think it would work. I settled on these candies because everyone wrote that the flavor was not very good and I wasn’t sure I could get it down.I am SO glad I bought these. I am going to buy more right after I write this review. I had two of these candies about an hour ago and my whole body is relaxed. My mind is clear, unlike taking a Xanax or smoking a joint, but it is like the stress melted away. And I have a VERY stressful finance job.I tried the orange flavor and I think it’s kinda like an orange tums. Not difficult to consume at all. Plus the numbness on my tongue is a real novelty— but it goes away quickly if you’re worried about that. I was able to enjoy some pasta salad 10 minutes later.I’m sharing this with all my friends. I’m amazed and I can see this making a serious difference in my life. I’m someone who can hardly get through grocery shopping I’m so anxious— I feel so mellow now.Highly, HIGHLY recommended!!!