User Reviews for valerian

Initially used to offset neck pain and to help sleep at night. Found that the tea blend (Valerian, kava kava, passion flower) eased the pain and cleared the mind - did NOT make me sleepy! It did, however, help with A.D.D/concentration! I am more calm and get more work done. I have noticed an onset of depression, though.

I work nights and from time to time have difficulty staying asleep once I fall asleep. Taking Valerian Root has really helped with that problem. I started taking Valiern when I was traveling a lot to help prevent jet lag and it really helped with that problem as well.

When I have an anxiety attack I can take two of these, my heart palpitations slow, I can breath, and gain control over my worrying/thought process. The root does not interfere with other medications, is non addictive, and has no side effects.

I have started taking 2 valerian capsules (800 mg) 2 hours before bedtime. I fall asleep very fast but wake up at 3:30 with a bad headache. I feel its not really working as I wish it would!

Help with insomnia and pain in my legs

It works wonders for me! I have anxiety and depression and I don't want to be on regular medicine. Instead I take Valerian and St. Johns Wort. The combination is very effective. Valerian really calms me down and keeps me from having anxiety attacks. It makes me feel very "normal".

Gives me horrible panic attacks that I have only ever experienced after taking valerian in any form. I would never take this again after the horrible nightmares it has put me through.

I purchased dried valerian root (valeriana officinalis) and skullcap (scutellaria lateriflora) online and used an equal ratio of both in 100 proof vodka aged for a month in a dark cabinet. My husband and I both had difficulty sleeping (my husband has trouble sleeping due to back pain & anxiety) and we used to wake multiple times during the night. After making my own tincture (from organic herbs from a REPUTABLE company!!) and using only 2 to 5 drops under our tongues before bed, we both sleep like babies and wake very rested. My uncle was given a small bottle of the same batch and he now swears by it. Compared to commercial sleep aids on the market, there IS NO comparison.Read More Read Less

I take one capsule every morning to help with my anxiety. Valerian has worked A LOT better than any anti-anxiety medication I've been on in the past.

Relaxane was great for me.

I have ADD and anxiety disorder, I noticed a big difference and feel great when I have had my rest! Feel like I have some control over my boggled mind with the velarian! My thoughts are constantly worrying about whats gonna happen next? Feel like I can conquer challenging things. I still have a few issues, but overall a big difference in my mind!

I used Valerian to help me cope with the death of my partner. It helped me to manage my grief & to sleep. Previously, I'd experienced a lot of difficulty sleeping.

Assists with getting to sleep but still waking during night though not getting up now. Real bad flatulence, not sure if related or coincidence.

Initially helped to sleep, but after long term use actually found that my level of anger increased dramatically. Stopped taking Valerian and shortly thereafter back to normal. Tried the samme thing again thinking it may be a fluke and the anger returned. Seems that short term use, at least for me, is fine. Long term use is no longer a consideration for me.

I take 450 mg in the morning, finding it does not make me drowsy during the day. It has calmed the shakes resulting from my essential tremor. I take it five days a week, taking weekends off since I don't work then.

I use this both for anxiety relief and to help me sleep. For the day I will take one 450 mg cap and if I start to freak out I take two and life is good! I take three at night when I want to be asleep in 30 minutes or less. Made a big diffrence when I am at work.

I have been taking valerian for several years. I take 1-2 day "holidays" from it per week. After taking it for several weeks I stopped taking it, thinking it was not really doing much. I then realized the quality of my sleep had much improved while I was taking it. I also take melatonin, calcium, and niacin w/ inositol at nite to help with my insomnia.