Valerian Root 1000 mg

Valerian Root 1000 mg

Nutricost4.7 (816 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$11.95 $0.19 per serving
VitacostLowest$11.95iHerb$11.95

Product analysis

59 out of 100

Valerian Root 1000 mg offers a low-cost herbal option with a possible modest calming role for sleep. Its unspecified preparation makes the likely benefit uncertain.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality20

The valerian preparation is unspecified, limiting a meaningful quality comparison. The root amount alone does not establish equivalence to a particular extract.

Ingredient Transparency63

The amounts are disclosed, but the forms are unspecified. Serving sizes can be compared more readily than preparation quality.

Value For Money100

The declared active content is favorably priced in the comparison. That supports value when the ingredient matches your needs.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer ratings are favorable, with a substantial review pool. Reviews describe satisfaction without establishing effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus55

A modest calming role for sleep is possible, but the preparation is not clearly matched to the relevant findings. Direct benefits for mood or everyday stress remain uncertain, and the large serving does not establish greater benefit.

Format
Capsule
Container
120 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.19
Customer rating
4.7 · 816 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD+ EvidenceB+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 18 studies
Sleep Support
Sleep Support
Impact
Moderate effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceB+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 31 studies
Mood Support
Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 17 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Valerian root extract
1000 mg 76
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Valerian · 1000 mg OverallScore76
D- Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Commercial Price And Usability
The serving lists 1000 mg of valerian and has a low product cost per serving. The preparation is Valerian root extract. The valerenic acid percentage and extract ratio are not available.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure40

The preparation is Valerian root extract. The valerenic acid percentage and extract ratio are not available.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The valerenic acid percentage and extract ratio are not available.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The label states 1000 mg of valerian per serving.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The individual valerian amount is listed as 1000 mg per serving.

Commercial Price and Usability100

The product cost per serving is low.
Commercial Price per Labeled Serving
The product cost per serving is low.
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85 Performance

Valerian

Nature's Way

Whole valerian plus valerenic-acid-standardized extract provides a substantial and well-specified sleep formula. Compared with the original, its ingredient quality and valerian alignment make it a stronger formula, although drowsiness may add to alcohol, antihistamines, sleep medicines, or other sedatives.

83 Performance

Valerian Root 200 mg

Swanson Superior Herbs

Valerenic-acid-standardized extract plus valerian herb provides a substantial and well-specified sleep-support formula. Compared with the original, its ingredient quality and valerian alignment make it a stronger formula, although its serving economics remain a meaningful trade-off.

79 Performance

Sleep

NOW

Substantial valerian, hops, passionflower, and GABA create a focused nighttime calming blend. Compared with the original, its ingredient quality and valerian alignment make it a stronger formula, although active-compound standardization or marker detail remains incomplete.

88 Budget

Valerian 470 mg

Solaray

The focused valerian formula provides a commonly used raw-root amount in a very long supply. Its lower serving cost improves economy compared with the original, although active-compound standardization or marker detail remains incomplete.

85 Budget

Valerian Root 500 mg

Herbal Secrets

A simple valerian root powder offers lighter, focused sleep support with exceptional serving value. Its lower serving cost improves economy compared with the original, although drowsiness may add to alcohol, antihistamines, sleep medicines, or other sedatives.

88 Budget

Valerian Root 475 mg

Swanson

A substantial single-herb valerian dose provides focused sleep support with exceptional serving value. Its lower serving cost improves economy compared with the original, although drowsiness may add to alcohol, antihistamines, sleep medicines, or other sedatives.

85 Value

Valerian Root Extract

Bluebonnet

The valerian extract amount is suitable for mild relaxation, and naming valerenic acid improves source specificity. Compared with the original, its balance of ingredient quality and serving value is more favorable, although active-compound standardization or marker detail remains incomplete.

85 Value

Full Spectrum Valerian Extract 650 mg

Planetary Herbals

Valerian extract and whole root provide a substantial, focused formula for sleep and relaxation. Compared with the original, its balance of ingredient quality and serving value is more favorable, although active-compound standardization or marker detail remains incomplete.

84 Value

Full Spectrum Valerian Chamomile & Hops

Swanson Premium Brand

Equal amounts of valerian, chamomile, and hops create a coherent and substantial bedtime blend at a low serving cost. Compared with the original, its balance of ingredient quality and serving value is more favorable, although drowsiness may add to alcohol, antihistamines, sleep medicines, or other sedatives.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Standardized Extract of Valeriana officinalis Improves Overall Sleep Quality in Human Subjects with Sleep Complaints: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study.
    Chandra Shekhar H; Joshua L; Thomas JV · Advances in therapy · 2024
    Randomized trial80 participantsMood Support Sleep Support Stress Relief forValerian
  2. Chemotypic diversity and neuroactive potential of Valeriana jatamansi Jones: a systematic review on phytochemistry, pharmacology and standardisation challenges.
    Nisar S; Jan N; Hassan I; Andleeb L; Shabir PA · Natural product research · 2026
    Meta-analysis12 studies pooledMood Support forValerian
  3. Valerian Root in Treating Sleep Problems and Associated Disorders-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Shinjyo N; Waddell G; Green J · Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine · 2021
    Meta-analysis6,894 participants60 studies pooledMood Support forValerian
  4. Assessment of Valeriana officinalis l. (Valerian) for Conscious Sedation of Patients During the Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Randomized, Split-Mouth, Double-Blind, Crossover Study.
    Farah GJ; Ferreira GZ; Danieletto-Zanna CF; Luppi CR; Jacomacci WP · Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2020
    Randomized trial20 participantsMood Support forValerian
  5. Effectiveness and safety of oral sedation in adult patients undergoing dental procedures: a systematic review.
    Araújo JO; Bergamaschi CC; Lopes LC; Guimarães CC; de Andrade NK; Ramacciato JC; Motta RHL · BMJ open · 2021
    Systematic review327 participants12 studies pooledMood Support Stress Relief forValerian
  6. Comparison the effect of valerian and gabapentin on RLS and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial.
    Hajizadeh I; Jamshidi M; Kazemi M; Kargar H; Sadeghi T · Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis : official peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy · 2023
    Randomized trial40 participantsSleep Support forValerian
  7. Efficacy and tolerability of valerian extract LI 156 compared with oxazepam in the treatment of non-organic insomnia--a randomized, double-blind, comparative clinical study.
    Ziegler G; Ploch M; Miettinen-Baumann A; Collet W · European journal of medical research · 2003
    Randomized trial202 participantsSleep Support forValerian
  8. Effects of a Valerian-Hops Extract Combination (Ze 91019) on Sleep Duration and Daytime Cognitive and Psychological Parameters in Occasional Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial.
    Schicktanz N; Gerhards C; Schlitt T; Aerni A; Müggler E; de Quervain D; Papassotiropoulos A; Boonen G; Drewe J; Butterweck V · Brain and behavior · 2025
    Randomized trial40 participantsSleep Support forValerian
  9. Valerian for sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Bent S; Padula A; Moore D; Patterson M; Mehling W · The American journal of medicine · 2006
    Meta-analysis1,093 participants16 studies pooledSleep Support forValerian
  10. Effects of Passiflora incarnata and Valeriana officinalis in the control of anxiety due to tooth extraction: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Velasquez ACA; Tsuji M; Dos Santos Cordeiro L; Petinati MFP; Rebellato NLB; Sebastiani AM; da Costa DJ; Scariot R · Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2024
    Randomized trial54 participantsStress Relief forValerian
  11. Effect of kava and valerian on human physiological and psychological responses to mental stress assessed under laboratory conditions.
    Cropley M; Cave Z; Ellis J; Middleton RW · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2002
    Non-randomized trial54 participantsStress Relief forValerian
  12. Stress-induced insomnia treated with kava and valerian: singly and in combination.
    Wheatley D · Human psychopharmacology · 2019
    Single-arm trial24 participantsStress Relief forValerian