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Valerian

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Valerian 900 mg
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Score75
A strong-dose, single-herb valerian option that is easy to understand, but lacks the form and standardization details needed for predictable potency.
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Quantity:180 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 75

A strong-dose, single-herb valerian option that is easy to understand, but lacks the form and standardization details needed for predictable potency.
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Analysis

Valerian is the sole active and is supplied at a substantial amount across two capsules. The focused design suits people who want nighttime relaxation without a long list of supporting herbs.

The label does not clarify whether the material is root powder or an extract, and no valerenic-acid standardization is given. That gap makes batch consistency and comparison with other valerian products difficult.

The simple formula and moderate serving cost support everyday practicality. Sensitive users should begin cautiously because a large valerian serving can leave some people groggy the next morning.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking focused nighttime relaxation support
  • People who prefer a single-herb capsule formula
Best for
  • Substantial valerian dosing
  • Simple sleep-support routines

Pros

  • Large disclosed valerian amount
  • No distracting supporting actives
  • Two-capsule serving is easy to adjust
  • Good value for a focused formula

Cons

  • Root or aerial plant part is not identified
  • Extract status is unclear
  • No valerenic-acid standardization is provided
  • Large amount may be more than sensitive users need

Warnings

  • Valerian may cause next-morning grogginess
  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it
  • Alcohol, sleep medicines, antihistamines, and other sedatives may increase drowsiness

Nutrient quality

79 High impact

A substantial valerian amount and focused design fit nighttime use. Missing potency standardization and a high raw-herb serving create some dosing uncertainty.

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Ingredient transparency

75 High impact

The active amount is disclosed clearly without a hidden blend. Preparation details, daily-use directions, and non-active ingredients are missing.

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Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The available rating is strong and the sample is small. Detailed feedback was not supplied, so repeated complaints and alignment with the intended use remain uncertain.

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Value for money

82 Highest impact

The substantial amount and long supply provide good raw-herb value. Missing standardization prevents a precise comparison with concentrated extracts.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Valerian directly supports bedtime relaxation and may help with sleep onset. The disclosed herb amount is substantial in a simple two-capsule serving.

Clinical findings are mixed, and no active-marker standardization is provided. The formula is focused but does not address circadian timing or other sleep pathways.

Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 31 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Valerian
900 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Women Organic
Report overview
Valerian · 900 mg OverallScore69
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

The valerian form is undefined, so concentration and active potency cannot be assessed. The 900 mg amount reaches the upper edge of the preferred root-dose range. A substantial disclosed amount supports fair value despite the undefined form.

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Sources

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

  1. Effectiveness of Valerian on insomnia: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials.
    Fernández-San-Martín MI; Masa-Font R; Palacios-Soler L; Sancho-Gómez P; Calbó-Caldentey C; Flores-Mateo G · Sleep medicine · 2010
    Meta-analysis18 studies pooledSleep Support forValerian
  2. Complementary and alternative treatments for insomnia disorder: a systematic umbrella review.
    Ell J; Schmid SR; Benz F; Spille L · Journal of sleep research · 2024
    Systematic review15 studies pooledSleep Support forValerian
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Does valerian work for insomnia? An umbrella review of the evidence.
    Valente V; Machado D; Jorge S; Drake CL; Marques DR · European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2024
    Systematic review8 studies pooledSleep Support forValerian
  6. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline.
    Sateia MJ; Buysse DJ; Krystal AD; Neubauer DN; Heald JL · Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2017
    Guideline / consensusSleep 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. Herbal medicine for insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Leach MJ; Page AT · Sleep medicine reviews · 2016
    Meta-analysis1,602 participants14 studies pooledSleep Support forValerian
  9. Valerian for insomnia: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
    Stevinson C; Ernst E · Sleep medicine · 2019
    Systematic review9 studies pooledSleep Support forValerian
  10. A systematic review of insomnia and complementary medicine.
    Sarris J; Byrne GJ · Sleep medicine reviews · 2011
    Systematic review20 studies pooledSleep Support forValerian
  11. 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 participantsSleep Support forValerian
  12. 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