User Reviews for valerian

it works better then others

I was on various sleeping tablets either/or through "pharmacy only" or through doctor's prescriptions. These can be addictive so I was looking for other options. I have now been using Valerian (2,000) on a regular basis and found it to be reasonably effective. They are not very powerful and only assist in relaxing me, therefore promoting a better chance to a good night sleep. I therefore fin Valerian to be a reasonably good supplement for mild insomnia and also for reducing the level of anxiety. Read More Read Less

Flying to Florida from the north because of a family emergency and subsequent crises I could not rest comfortably when I finally arrived. My daughter suggested I try ballerina in order to get some rest. It worked. Was actually surprised it did.

I took VR because I heard it will help me sleep, and less anxious. I was taking meds from the Dr for depression and anxiety and want to wean off. VR half an hour before bed works for me. I also give it to my daughter when she is having difficulty sleeping and it works for her too. No bad effects for any of us. Recommend taking 2 capsules half an hour before going to bed. You will get a good nights sleep :)

It seems to make me grumpy and it is harder to fall asleep. Other people I know have great success, though.

It works! It also seems to help reduce my hot flashes due to menopause.

I use a 450 mg Valerian root/ Passion flower combination capsule. The smell is awfule. I open the capsule and mix the powder with my nightly sleepytime tea which is a sweet, aromatic caffeine free chamo,ile and spearmint tea that masks the awful taste and smell of the Valerian root. I sleep like a baby now. Yes, I do wake up for potty breaks, but fall right back to sleep. I don't have that terrible grogginess the next day from sleeping pills. The best part is it helps to control my seizures too. I ran out of my sz pills for a couple days but was ok because I had the extra boost from the Valerian root to help me get by. The only headaches I get now are from seasonal allergies, not from migraines. Except for the smell and taste, which I have been able to mask with the sleepytime tea, I would say the Malarian root is a great product to have in your medicine cabinet. It has definitely worked for me.Read More Read Less

Have been taking 2000 mg per nite 4 two weeks. Has a very gentle effect and I wake feeling refreshed. Of course, still wake to go to b.r. but go right back to sleep. So far, so good...

Coming off Ambein. One week, no ambegin, sleep is ok. So far happy.

I buy the root in bulk and make my own medicines from it. "Ease of Use" gets -1 stat simply due to the old sock smell. I make a highly concentrated syrup with this and skullcap. One thing I've learned is valerian is great for putting you to sleep, but bad at keeping you asleep. That's where skullcap comes in. Valerian does have a chance to not work or even backfire, keeping you awake, based on several points. This is why I always mix it with other sedative/calming herbs; usually skullcap, sometimes hops, passion flower, lemonbalm, or catnip. This lessens the chance of it not working. Also, valerian tea is amazing for muscle cramps/pain topically.Read More Read Less

I have been having a hard time getting to sleep (hot flashes, anxiety etc). I am so happy that I found Valerian. Not only has it made me sleep well, it is helping with my Anxiety and ADD.. a side effect I did not know would happen. I am so happy !

I take two capsules half an hour before bedtime. I find I get sleepy faster and sleep more soundly. It's not a huge difference- no herbs will do that, but enough to keep taking it, especially since it is not expensive.

It works well

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Kept waking up middle of night for no reason. Was so awake mentally, couldn't go back to sleep. Sometimes, felt nervous inside, so would do 100 jumping jacks to try to tire myself out and go back to sleep, as I had to rise at 6 am for work. This went on for about a year. I was so tired during day from sleep deprivation, that I finally went to prayer and asked for help. Opened a book, at a thrift shop, and it fell open on the page about Insomnia -Valerian was mentioned. I purchased it, and wa la! The second night of usage, I slept 5 hours straight. Even if I wake up during night, I can fall back to sleep easily. No more jumping jacks. Last night, I slept 10 hours!! Woke up twice, but fell back to sleep. I feel so good today. I've only been using it a week, but so far so good. Read More Read Less

I wanted to rate this herbal supplement with all 15 stars, but it gives me the mildest of headaches when I take the maximum dose, as listed on the bottle, four 520mg pills. I am on a small dose of klonopin and it doesn't meat my need to relieve anxiety. With one or two 520mg pills, I can finally relax. I used this medication, not only for anxiety, but also to sleep. I don't have ADHD, so valerian root doesn't help me concentrate. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this product.