Kava Shot Jubi - Strawberry

Kava Shot Jubi - Strawberry is a small, ready-to-drink kava shot: a 2 fl oz bottle of sweet strawberry botanical beverage carrying 500 mg of kava extract kavalactones from the Piper methysticum plant. It is the grab-and-go end of the kava world, no powder or mixing, and a third-party product we carry as a straightforward introduction to kava.

At a glance

• Ready-to-drink 2 fl oz kava shot, sweet strawberry, no powder or mixing
• 500 mg of kava extract kavalactones from Piper methysticum per bottle
• Faster and more predictable than a mixed bowl
• One shot is the serving
• Sold as 1 Jubi, 2, 5, 10 or 25 Jubi

The herb. Kava is the root of Piper methysticum, a Pacific pepper-family shrub. In Fiji, Tonga and Samoa it has anchored gatherings for well over three thousand years.

Active content. Each 2 fl oz shot is labeled at 500 mg of kava extract kavalactones, the only figure we state; the brand publishes no chemotype breakdown, whether the kava feels heady or heavy. Being an extract in a small volume, a JUBI lands fast and predictably.

Dosage and use. One shot is the serving. Take it on an empty stomach, a couple of hours clear of food, because kava on a full stomach is weaker. Expect a tongue tingle at once and a warm feeling over the next half hour.

What to expect. A quick, easy calm with a social edge, for a night out without alcohol. It is not a slow, heavy, evening-only kava; for that, a heavy powder such as Borogoru Instant Kava fits better. For another bottled option, see Kavaly Bula Blueberry Lemon Kava.

Side effects. Expect a numb, tingly mouth. Nausea shows up mainly when a shot follows a meal or two go down close together. Larger amounts bring drowsiness. Long-term heavy use can dry the skin, resolving when use stops.

Interactions and cautions.

• No alcohol with kava, and no sedative or benzodiazepine medications alongside it
• Consult a professional if you have a liver condition or take any liver-metabolized medication
• Take it away from meals, and do not drive until you know your response to a full shot
• Not for use if pregnant or nursing; adults 21+ only

Ingredients and storage. Strawberry-flavored botanical beverage with 500 mg of kava extract kavalactones (Piper methysticum) per 2 fl oz bottle; see the bottle label for the complete ingredient panel. Keep cool and out of sunlight, refrigerate for taste, and drink the whole bottle once opened.

Common questions

• How much kava is in one JUBI Strawberry shot? The label states 500 mg of kava extract kavalactones in each 2 fl oz bottle.
• How fast does a JUBI kava shot work? Most feel the tongue tingle within minutes and the full effect over the next half hour, sooner on an empty stomach.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Kava is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.