StaySedated
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which would you say is a better herbal downer?
valerian-can feel "benzo-like" at heavy doses, tends to impair clear thought more than kava, not really euphoric but can ease stress, tension, insomnia, and anxiety pretty well. supplements are also more consistant with effects, unlike kava
kava-seems pretty popular. in this comparison, i'm talking about store bought pills, extracts and teas, NOT fresh from figi or hawaii or "the good stuff" from the internet vendors. effects have been kind of a hit and miss for me, it can feel alcohol and benzo like, but very crudely and it lacks the sedation of valerian. however, it too can help with stress and anxiety, but not so much for insomnia. also, it is easier to be sociable on kava than valerian.
well, which would you say is a better "all around" herbal downer?
valerian-can feel "benzo-like" at heavy doses, tends to impair clear thought more than kava, not really euphoric but can ease stress, tension, insomnia, and anxiety pretty well. supplements are also more consistant with effects, unlike kava
kava-seems pretty popular. in this comparison, i'm talking about store bought pills, extracts and teas, NOT fresh from figi or hawaii or "the good stuff" from the internet vendors. effects have been kind of a hit and miss for me, it can feel alcohol and benzo like, but very crudely and it lacks the sedation of valerian. however, it too can help with stress and anxiety, but not so much for insomnia. also, it is easier to be sociable on kava than valerian.
well, which would you say is a better "all around" herbal downer?