User Reviews for valerian

I take it to aid in sleep sometimes, but i usually take it when i'm feeling anxiety flares. Works really good at relaxing me, because i get irritable and cranky sometimes. I don't like rx strength items so this is perfect for me.

the first time i took it i was able to sleep 4hrs interrupted. i will take 1 tonight and see if it still works.

Sometimes the valerian would help and sometimes not.

This seemed to either cause or exacerbate some really bad delusions that also contributed to me taking way too much of this herb afterward, and may have contributed to severe euporic mania (not the hyper sort; I was relaxed) and depression (whereas it was minor before by comparison), as well as some strange Tourette's type motion-based tics. I'm kind of OCD. So, the obsessions I have mingled with the delusions. It made things difficult. They weren't fixed obsessions, but ones that shifted, although they would generally recur within a few minutes to months. They were very intelligent obsessions that gained personality in my manic phase. Valerian did relax me when first taking it. However, either over time or when I stopped taking it (not sure which), I got like panic attacks with bad delusions. Never had those before. This may be related to another herb that the delusion convinced me to take, though. I don't know for sure if valerian was the cause, but that was the first and only part of my life where I took it. I'm not on any medications, and have never been on anything for a mental illness. It may have also just have been me going extra crazy for some unknown reason, but that's never happened before. I used Naturalist brand Valerian root. My sister and Mother use it and love the stuff. They have no problems with it. My side effects (if that's what they were) lasted a long time. I got nightmares and stuff, too. They were incredibly dreadful. I had nightmares before this, but not as bad. My intrusive thoughts got worse. To help keep nightmares away, If listen to church music while I slept, sleep with the light on our such. Turning the fan on May have helped. Another side effect seemed to be something kind of like sleep paralysis, if that's not what it was. I've actually heard that can be a valerian side-effect, though. The other stuff I've mentioned is new as far as my research has found. This was like a side effect worse than death.Read More Read Less

Stopped anti-depressants and could not sleep. Melatonin ineffective. Valerian worked first night. Side affect: difficult knowing what time it is in the morning awake.

ive only used v. for. 3 times--with good results.have not wakened during the night. am not groggy on waking as i was with melantonin.

the 1st time i took this has been a blessing to me. i have anxiety and insomnia plus hot flashes. it totally relaxed me, had a good night sleep, and best of all no hot flashes that night. i highly recommend this if you don't want to take ambien or ativan for anxiety which are addictive. the personnel at vitamin shoppe was where i bought this product knew what they were talking about.

I am taking it as a form of herbal tea and have been able to cut my ambien in half after being on them for years.

Taking 300mg with a combo of skullcap, calcium, magnesium. It has been very successful f.or me, even better than ambien!

I don't typically have trouble sleeping, however when I need to get to sleep early or anticipate difficulty sleeping, I've taken valerian root. I am pleased with its effectiveness, without causing me to feel overly drowsy or disoriented. I have been taking the Nature's Bounty brand. My only complaint is that it smells like my dog's drooly jowls (which is pretty bad).

eases depression and with other meds works well to help me sleep and function

I have great hope in using royal jello

I tried this last night , ended up taking 4 tablets as 2 didn't work . Nothing it didn't work no sleep again . I have tried everything looks like I will have to get, tablets from my doctor now

Though I just started I immediately saw effects. My mind isn't wandering in all directions and I can think clearly. I have irregular menstrual cycles so I think sometimes my hormones get the best of me and o find that Valerian has helped. I use cathedral which has Valerian and chamomile in it.

I have been taking 1,200 mg per day of Valerian root extract (taken in 3 doses, 3 times per day) to help with my anxiety. I saw the difference ever since the first dose. I felt calmer, and could function better. After one week, coworkers even noticed a change in me, as I was more productive at work and more awake. I am no longer anxious, nor do I ever feel overwhelmed or depressed like I used to feel before. I also sleepwalk, and I used to have a minimum of 1-2 episodes per week, with chunks of time missing, blackouts, etc.. and never woke up feeling refreshed. Now in one month I have only had one single minor episode, and I am always wide awake and ready to go in the morning. I also used to have nightmares nightly. Now I have not had a single one since day one of taking Valerian. I also do not have ANY side effects whatsoever. Valerian has done wonders for me, and I will continue to take it forever!Read More Read Less

I have taken this for many years to help with both anxiety and to stop me grinding my teeth. Over the years I have literally ground down some of my canine teeth and frequently suffered from both tension and headaches. The effect of Valerian has been amazing. I also find they help enormously when you are feeling nervous or anxious about an interview or appointment, they settle the butterflies. They are non addictive. Best mention they really smell though but the benefits are worth putting up with the odour.Read More Read Less

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Affords me a good night sleep with no known side effects and no drowsiness the next day.

I have used naturopathic remedies as much as possible over the years and Valerian has worked, without a doubt, in reducing my stress and anxiety. The tightness in my chest goes away, my muscles relax, and I am able to handle the day to day work stresses as an EMT/Firefighter much better. I have had no side affects as a result of taking Valerian. I take 2 capsules when I feel anxious and the duration of effectiveness is approximately 8 to 10 hours. Mother nature is amazing!!!~

don't know how much to take or what brand to take