I read through the experiences and it seems like it is more of a sleep aid / relaxation type herb. It doesn't seem to help too much with lucidity unless taken in obscene amounts. It sounds like it is worth looking into just for it's relaxation purposes.

Post your results if you try it out.

Oh, and it also sounds like you need to be careful about where you get it. Pharmacy and local shops sound like they have low grade Kava. Sounds like you really want Hawaiian kava.