Valerian Root 1500 mg

Valerian Root 1500 mg

Nature's Answer4.7 (629 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 180 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$16.49 $0.27 per serving
iHerbLowest$16.49Vitacost$16.49Pure Formulas$19.94

Product analysis

58 out of 100

Valerian Root 1500 mg offers a traditional approach to relaxation, although sleep effects remain uncertain. Missing preparation details make it difficult to compare with defined valerian extracts.

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

Nutrient Quality20

The valerian preparation is not specified beyond the root description. That makes it difficult to judge its quality or match it to a defined extract.

Ingredient Transparency63

The valerian amount is disclosed, but its preparation is not defined. The stated quantity can be checked, while comparisons with specific extracts remain difficult.

Value For Money100

The serving cost is favorable among valerian supplements. That establishes a cost advantage without showing that different preparations have the same effects.

Customer Satisfaction78

Customer ratings are very positive across hundreds of reviews. The feedback supports favorable satisfaction, without resolving uncertainty about sleep effects.

Product Focus50

Valerian may offer gradual calming support, but sleep and everyday stress effects are inconsistent. The large root serving does not establish stronger relief or equivalence to a defined extract.

Format
Capsule
Container
180 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.27
Customer rating
4.7 · 629 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Sleep Support
Sleep Support
Impact
Lower effect
A+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 31 studies
Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD+ EvidenceB+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 18 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
1500 mg 64
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Valerian · 1500 mg OverallScore64
F Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Commercial Price And Usability
Each serving provides 1500 mg valerian at a low cost per serving. The valerian form is unclear, and no extract ratio or valerenic acid percentage is available.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure10

The valerian form is unclear, and no extract ratio or valerenic acid percentage is available.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The valerian form is unclear, and no extract ratio or valerenic acid percentage is available.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The valerian amount is stated, but its form is unclear.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The valerian amount is stated, but its form is unclear.

Commercial Price and Usability100

The cost per serving is low.
Commercial Price per Labeled Serving
The 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.

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.

77 Performance

Valerian Chamomile Hops

Swanson

Standardized valerian, chamomile, and hops extracts form a potent and well-targeted sleep blend. Compared with the original, its ingredient quality and valerian alignment make it a stronger formula, although its serving economics remain a meaningful trade-off.

88 Budget

Valerian Root 200 mg

Swanson Superior Herbs

Valerenic-acid-standardized extract plus valerian herb provides a substantial and well-specified sleep-support formula. Its lower serving cost improves economy compared with the original, although its serving economics remain a meaningful trade-off.

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.

86 Value

Valerian Root 475 mg

Swanson

A substantial single-herb valerian dose provides focused sleep support with exceptional serving value. 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.

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

Valerian Root 1000 mg

Nutricost

A substantial single-ingredient valerian extract offers focused sleep support at a very low serving cost. Compared with the original, its balance of ingredient quality and serving value is more favorable, although active-compound standardization or marker detail remains incomplete.

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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