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Valerian

Herb Pharm
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Valerian 636 mg
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Score77
A clearly identified valerian liquid with flexible dosing, offset by incomplete potency detail and strong taste.
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Quantity:1 Liquid(s) • (42 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support
Stress Relief

Score 77

A clearly identified valerian liquid with flexible dosing, offset by incomplete potency detail and strong taste.
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$15.18($0.36 per serving)
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Analysis

The liquid supplies a practical amount of valerian rhizome and root extract. Species and plant parts are clearly identified, and measured drops allow flexible evening use.

The extraction ratio, solvent details, and valerenic-acid content are not included in the supplied facts. That gap makes potency harder to compare with better-characterized valerian formulas.

The serving value is reasonable, but the characteristic taste and odor may be harder to tolerate than capsules. It fits evening use better than daytime mood support because sedation is the most likely practical effect.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer liquid valerian
  • Users wanting flexible measured dosing
Best for
  • Sleep support
  • Evening stress relief
  • Users who avoid capsules

Pros

  • Identifies valerian species
  • Identifies root and rhizome
  • Practical extract amount
  • Flexible liquid dosing

Cons

  • Extraction ratio is missing
  • No active-marker standardization
  • Strong taste and odor may reduce adherence
  • Drop measurement requires care

Warnings

  • Valerian may cause next-morning drowsiness, so first use should not precede driving or hazardous work
  • Combining valerian with alcohol, sleep medicines, or other sedatives may increase impairment
  • A large evening serving may cause headache, vivid dreams, or stomach discomfort in sensitive users

Nutrient quality

82 Highest impact

The valerian species or root is identified, but active-compound standardization is absent. The main herbal ingredients are supplied at practical amounts, though potency depends on extract quality.

Ingredient transparency

74 High impact

A specific amount is provided for the valerian ingredient. No proprietary blend hides the active amount.

Customer satisfaction

61 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate rating metric is favorable, though it gives no specific experience details. The response count is adequate but leaves meaningful uncertainty.

Value for money

90 Highest impact

Formula quality is reasonable for the cost, with some limitations. The serving cost is exceptionally low for the disclosed actives.

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Goals

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

A substantial valerian amount is directly relevant to relaxation and may help some people fall asleep more easily. Human sleep evidence is mixed, so the likely benefit is less predictable than direct circadian support.

The exact liquid amount is clear, but no extraction ratio or valerenic-acid standardization is provided. Valerian can increase drowsiness, and combining it with alcohol or sedative medicines may impair alertness more strongly.

Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 31 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality

A substantial 636 mg valerian extract may help calm the nervous system when stress shows up as nighttime restlessness. Its strongest fit is stress-related sleep difficulty rather than daytime emotional resilience.

The liquid provides a clear dose, but no extraction ratio or active-marker standardization is disclosed. Valerian may add to alcohol, sedatives, or sleep medicines and increase drowsiness or impaired alertness.

Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 18 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Valerian rhizome with root (Valeriana officinalis) extract
636 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Organic
Report overview
Valerian · 636 mg OverallScore69
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

The liquid extract supplies a substantial valerian amount, but it lacks an extraction ratio or standardized active-marker level. Liquid delivery exposes the herb's intense taste and smell, which may reduce ease of use. Cost per serving remains close to the collection median and the dose is clearly disclosed.

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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 Stress Relief 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
  13. 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
  14. 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 pooledStress Relief forValerian
  15. 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
  16. Stress-induced insomnia treated with kava and valerian: singly and in combination.
    Wheatley D · Human psychopharmacology · 2019
    Single-arm trial24 participantsStress Relief forValerian