Valerian
Valerian root · Sleep
The traditional sleep herb, with trials that lean positive on self-report and neutral on measured sleep.
What the evidence says
Systematic reviews find inconsistent improvement in sleep quality with poor trial quality; safety is reassuring.
What studies used
Trials commonly use 300-600 mg extract 30-60 minutes before bed.. Before bed..
Reported from published studies and product labelling — a record of what was used in research, not a recommendation. What is right for you is a conversation with a clinician.
Watch out for
- Morning grogginess in some
- Additive with sedatives and alcohol
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