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Valerian Root
A time-honored herbal sleep aid that works by gently calming the nervous system — think of it as nature's way of helping you wind down at night.
Benefits
- +May improve sleep quality and reduce time to fall asleep
- +Has a mild calming effect without heavy sedation
- +May help reduce anxiety symptoms
- +Well-studied among herbal sleep aids
- +Generally safe for occasional to regular use
Dosage & Cost
Range300–600 mg/day (standardized extract)
Timing30–60 minutes before bedtime
Daily cost0.10–0.40
Effects build up over 1–2 weeks of regular use. Combine with good sleep hygiene for best results. Don't drive or operate machinery after taking.
Side Effects
- !Grogginess the next morning if taken too late or in high doses
- !Unusual taste and smell — capsules are preferable to tea
- !Some people experience a paradoxical stimulating effect
- !May interact with sedative medications
- !Not recommended during pregnancy
Food Sources
- • Valerian root is the primary source (Valeriana officinalis)
- • Available as tea, capsules, or tincture
- • Not present in common dietary foods
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