Valerian Root

Valerian has been used for sleep complaints for centuries, but the RCT evidence is mixed. A 2020 systematic review found modest improvements in sleep quality for some users, though effect sizes were small and studies heterogeneous. It appears to work through GABA modulation, similar in mechanism (not magnitude) to benzodiazepines. Best used short-term for mild sleep onset difficulty, not chronic insomnia. Safety profile is generally good, though some users report morning grogginess or vivid dreams. NSF Certified Facility for potency and contaminant testing.