🌿 Sleep · Moderate evidence
Valerian Root
Sleep onset · anxiety · nervous system relaxation. People take it for:
- Sleep onset improvement
- Anxiety reduction
- GABA system support
- Nervous system relaxation
- Menopausal symptom relief
Why it works
Valerian root has centuries of use as a sleep aid and anxiolytic. Works on GABA receptors similar to benzodiazepines but much more gently. Effects build over 2-4 weeks of use.
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How to take Valerian Root
Best time to take
30–60 minutes before bed
Suggested dose
300–600mg valerian extract at bedtime
Side effects and risks
- Paradoxical stimulation in some people initially
- May cause vivid dreams
- Grogginess if dose too high
- Strong odor
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