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Valerian Root 450 mg

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Valerian 2250 mg
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Score76
A very inexpensive valerian capsule with conflicting dose information that makes potency and sedation risk hard to judge.
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Quantity:250 Capsule(s) • (250 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 76

A very inexpensive valerian capsule with conflicting dose information that makes potency and sedation risk hard to judge.
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$9.99($0.03 per serving)
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$ 9.99
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Analysis

The capsule label data presents a very large valerian amount despite a much smaller amount in the product name. A large package and one-capsule serving would be highly convenient if the dose information is accurate.

The amount inconsistency, missing plant part, and absent valerenic-acid standardization undermine label clarity. That gap makes potency harder to compare with better-characterized valerian formulas.

Exceptional serving value is appealing, but dose uncertainty is more important for a sedating herb. It fits evening use better than daytime mood support because sedation is the most likely practical effect.

Who is it for
  • Budget-focused adults who can verify the current label
  • Users seeking a one-capsule valerian product
Best for
  • Sleep support after label verification
  • Large-package convenience
  • Low serving cost

Pros

  • One capsule per serving
  • Large package
  • Single-herb formula
  • Exceptional qualitative value

Cons

  • Product name and ingredient amount conflict
  • Plant part is not identified
  • No extraction details
  • No valerenic-acid standardization

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

80 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

52 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate rating metric is mixed and gives no specific experience details. The limited response count leaves considerable uncertainty.

Value for money

96 Highest impact

Formula quality compares well with the cost. The serving cost is exceptionally low for the disclosed actives.

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Goals

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

Valerian is directly used for bedtime relaxation and sleep onset. The root amount is substantial and the single-herb formula is easy to assess.

Human evidence is mixed, and the label does not indicate an extract ratio or active-marker standardization. The product has good depth for one calming pathway but no circadian support.

Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 31 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Valerian
2250 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Sugar Free
Report overview
Valerian · 2250 mg OverallScore58
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

An undefined valerian form makes the unusually large amount difficult to interpret. The 2250 mg serving exceeds the high-dose threshold and may cause next-morning grogginess. Very low cost is attractive, but the excessive and undefined dose reduces practical value.

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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 participantsSleep Support forValerian
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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