Does Kava help with sleep?
Yes, for most people. 86% of 37 people who reported on Kava for sleep say it improved. 11% noticed no change and 3% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for sleep (82% across 71 options).
Sleep: what users report
86%better37 reports · medium confidence
32 better4 no change1 worse
Ranked #31 of 71 for sleep.
What people say about Kava and sleep
“I felt insanely relaxed, any anxiety was dropped to 0, and I could think more clearly.”
“Kava has a definite affect on me, but didn’t budge any of my sleep scores.”
“I use it once or twice a week, and I feel that it really helps alleviate my anxiety.”
“I've definitely danced with it and see how it can be beneficial to people with anxiety disorders or people who struggle with sleep onset as kava is fantastic for both.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong41 meta-analyses · 37 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at sleep. See all research on Kava.
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 7liver damage 6stomach issues 3irritability 3nausea 2
What else is Kava used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count