I take kava root extract capsules occasionally. Those from wcbb may recall my post before the board went down. I was going through a really rough time with personal issues, family loss, and building a new home at the tail end of covid. I was lost 20lbs and a considerable amount of hair. I was on the verge of losing my marriage and my relationship with my kids was less than ideal. It all revolved around stress and anxiety. I took antidepressants years ago and due to the way they made me feel after prolonged use, I vowed never to take them again.
I recalled using kava tea while overseas in the military and vaguely remembered that it was calming.
I purchased a well reviewed product and within hours, my life began to change for the better. It melted my anxiety immediately but not like Xanax or Ativan. it was a natural feeling of calmness and well being. Not high. Not buzzed. Zero psychoactive effects. I took a double dose for a couple weeks while I was dealing with some real heavy stuff and then tapered down. Once I got a grasp on the things going on around me, I eventually tapered off. Now, I only use it when I absolutely have to.
If you do your research, you'll discover that the negative liver effects are over blown and are related to abuse, not therapeutic responsible use.
I could go on and on, but the bottom line is, it works and it helped save my life and marriage. No exaggeration.