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Herbal Sleep

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Ashwagandha 125 mg
Valerian 300 mg
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Score79
A focused four-herb blend combines branded ashwagandha with valerian, passionflower, and hops. Missing extract-standardization details are the main limitation.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 79

A focused four-herb blend combines branded ashwagandha with valerian, passionflower, and hops. Missing extract-standardization details are the main limitation.
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$32.23($0.53 per serving)
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Analysis

Valerian leads the relaxation side of the formula, while Sensoril ashwagandha supports stress-related sleep difficulty. Passionflower and hops add compatible calming pathways without creating an excessively long label.

Valerian is supplied as an extract but lacks an extract ratio or valerenic-acid yield. Passionflower and hops also have no active-marker details, so potency consistency cannot be fully assessed.

A single-capsule serving is convenient and the ingredient roles fit the sleep goal well. It suits adults seeking a botanical nighttime routine who can allow enough time for possible next-morning drowsiness.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking botanical sleep support
  • Users whose sleep is affected by stress
  • People who prefer a single nighttime capsule
Best for
  • Nighttime relaxation
  • Stress-related sleep difficulty
  • Concise herbal sleep routines

Pros

  • Uses clinically studied Sensoril
  • Focused and coherent herb combination
  • Convenient one-capsule serving

Cons

  • Valerian active yield is not stated
  • Passionflower and hops standardization is missing
  • May cause next-morning grogginess

Warnings

  • Valerian, passionflower, and hops can add to sedation from alcohol, sleep medicines, or other calming products.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery if morning drowsiness occurs.
  • Ashwagandha warrants professional guidance during pregnancy or with thyroid or liver concerns.

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

Sensoril is well characterized, while valerian, passionflower, and hops lack active-marker or extract-ratio details. Sensoril and valerian have useful amounts, with passionflower and hops serving as modest support.

Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

Every active botanical has a clearly disclosed individual amount. Non-active capsule ingredients are not provided.

Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is strong. The limited rating sample provides only moderate confidence.

Value for money

83 Highest impact

A clinically studied ashwagandha and focused sleep botanicals provide good quality for the cost. The moderate serving cost delivers a meaningful lead pair and useful supporting herbs.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Sensoril ashwagandha and valerian provide complementary support for stress-related sleep problems and bedtime relaxation. Passionflower and hops add modest inhibitory herbal support.

The formula is clearly sleep focused and avoids stimulants or unrelated nutrients. Valerian lacks extract-ratio and valerenic-acid details, which leaves its potency less certain.

Study evidence
Ashwagandha Supportive 18 studies
Valerian Supportive 31 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
organic Valerian root extract
300 mg
organic Sensoril Ashwagandha root and leaf extract (Withanolides)
 125 mg
organic Passion Flower extract
80 mg
organic Hops flower extract
60 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Ashwagandha (Withanolides) · 125 mg OverallScore88
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

Sensoril is a clinically studied extract supplied at a dose that matches its common evidence base. Clear labeling makes the ashwagandha contribution easy to assess, although the capsule has no added absorption support. The near-midpoint serving cost is reasonable for a branded extract within a sleep-focused botanical blend.

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Valerian · 300 mg OverallScore63
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The single-capsule serving provides a clearly disclosed valerian extract dose suited to mild relaxation support. Potency remains uncertain because the label gives neither an extract ratio nor a standardized valerenic-acid level. The serving cost is somewhat high for an incompletely characterized extract.

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87 Performance

Ashwagandha KSM-66 600 mg

NutraBio
A full-strength KSM-66 root extract provides strong form assurance and broad stress and performance relevance. The substantial serving may be more than sensitive users need, while pregnancy or thyroid and liver concerns require extra care. Compared with the original, stronger quality evidence and relevant Ashwagandha and Sleep Support coverage make it a more capable formula.
82 Performance

Sleep Well Berry Flavored

Nature's Way
Branded ashwagandha, magnesium citrate, and melatonin form a concise and well-disclosed sleep blend. The relatively strong melatonin amount may be more than some users need despite otherwise good value. Compared with the original, stronger quality evidence and relevant Ashwagandha and Sleep Support coverage make it a more capable formula.
86 Performance

Anxiety & Stress Relief

Nature's Bounty
Ashwagandha and theanine provide a focused, meaningfully dosed stress-support pair without unrelated actives. The formula is easy to assess and offers excellent serving value, although inactive ingredients and full directions are not supplied. Compared with the original, stronger quality evidence and relevant Ashwagandha and Sleep Support coverage make it a more capable formula.
87 Budget

Standardized Extract Ashwagandha 450 mg

NOW
A practical standardized extract amount offers broad stress and resilience support with very good long-term value. The withanolide percentage is missing, while pregnancy or thyroid and liver concerns still warrant individualized guidance. Compared with the original, its lower serving cost makes matched Ashwagandha and Sleep Support support easier to sustain.
86 Budget

Ashwagandha

Jarrow Formulas
A clinically recognized KSM-66 root extract provides strong form quality at a practical amount. The focused formula and highly economical serving make it a strong value option. Compared with the original, its lower serving cost makes matched Ashwagandha and Sleep Support support easier to sustain.
85 Budget

Ashwagandha Extract

21st Century
A concentrated ashwagandha extract with identified withanolide markers supports a focused formula. The daily amount is meaningful, but the marker percentage is not disclosed.Customer satisfaction is strong, although no review comments are supplied for context. Compared with the original, its lower serving cost makes matched Ashwagandha and Sleep Support support easier to sustain.
87 Value

Standardized Extract Ashwagandha 450 mg

NOW
A practical standardized extract amount offers broad stress and resilience support at very good value. The withanolide percentage is missing, while pregnancy or thyroid and liver concerns still warrant individualized guidance. Compared with the original, the combination of relevant Ashwagandha and Sleep Support coverage and favorable practical value gives it a better quality-to-cost balance.
86 Value

Ashwagandha Extract 450 mg

Swanson
A 450 mg root extract identified by its withanolides provides a useful, focused ashwagandha serving. Strong aggregate satisfaction and highly economical dosing support excellent value. Compared with the original, the combination of relevant Ashwagandha and Sleep Support coverage and favorable practical value gives it a better quality-to-cost balance.
82 Value

Valerian Root 200 mg

Swanson Superior Herbs
Valerenic-acid-standardized extract plus valerian herb provides a substantial and well-specified sleep-support formula. The low serving cost and focused composition offer excellent value, though the sedating effect may be amplified by alcohol or sleep medicines. Compared with the original, the combination of relevant Valerian and Sleep Support coverage and favorable practical value gives it a better quality-to-cost balance.
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Sources

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

  1. A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep quality in healthy adults.
    Deshpande A; Irani N; Balkrishnan R; Benny IR · Sleep medicine · 2021
    Randomized trial150 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  2. Clinical evaluation of the pharmacological impact of ashwagandha root extract on sleep in healthy volunteers and insomnia patients: A double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study.
    Langade D; Thakare V; Kanchi S; Kelgane S · Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2021
    Randomized trial80 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  3. Safety and efficacy of Withania somnifera for anxiety and insomnia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Fatima K; Malik J; Muskan F; Raza G; Waseem A; Shahid H; Jaffery SF; Khan U; Zaheer MK; Shaikh Y; Rashid AM · Human psychopharmacology · 2024
    Meta-analysis254 participants5 studies pooledSleep Support forAshwagandha
  4. Efficacy and safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract in pregnant women: a prospective, randomized, comparative, open-label, 12-week study.
    Ajgaonkar A; Tayade H; Nayak A · Frontiers in global women's health · 2026
    Randomized trial70 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  5. Efficacy and safety of Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release (AshwaSR) capsules in healthy adult, stressed subjects: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 3-arm clinical trial.
    Thanawala S; Shah R; Alluri KV; Bhupathiraju K; Desomayanandanam P; Bhuvenendran A · Medicine · 2026
    Randomized trial135 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  6. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions in Healthy, Stressed Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Gopukumar K; Thanawala S; Somepalli V; Rao TSS; Thamatam VB; Chauhan S · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022
    Randomized trial130 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  7. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Insomnia and Anxiety: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study.
    Langade D; Kanchi S; Salve J; Debnath K; Ambegaokar D · Cureus · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsSleep Support forAshwagandha
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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