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Valerian Root

Gaia Herbs
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Valerian 450 mg
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Score69
A flexible organic valerian liquid with clear root sourcing, limited by sparse extract detail and weak value.
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Quantity:60 Liquid(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 69

A flexible organic valerian liquid with clear root sourcing, limited by sparse extract detail and weak value.
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$29.69($0.98 per serving)
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Analysis

The liquid centers on organic valerian root extract at a moderate amount. Organic sourcing and measured dosing may appeal to users who avoid tablets and capsules.

No extraction ratio, valerenic-acid standardization, or alcohol status is supplied. That gap makes potency harder to compare with better-characterized valerian formulas.

The serving cost is high for an extract with limited potency information. It fits evening use better than daytime mood support because sedation is the most likely practical effect.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking organic liquid valerian
  • Users who prefer measured drops to capsules
Best for
  • Sleep support
  • Flexible evening dosing
  • Organic herbal routines

Pros

  • Uses organic valerian root
  • Liquid format
  • Clearly states the extract amount
  • Low calorie contribution

Cons

  • Extraction ratio is missing
  • No valerenic-acid standardization
  • Alcohol status is not supplied
  • Serving value is weak

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

55 Moderate impact

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

Value for money

62 Moderate impact

Formula limitations make the cost difficult to justify. The serving cost is high relative to the disclosed formula.

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Goals

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

Valerian is a traditional nighttime herb that may help some users settle and fall asleep. Its effects are variable and the clinical evidence is mixed.

The extract amount falls in a useful range, but missing standardization makes potency uncertain. The focused organic formula avoids unrelated ingredients.

Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 31 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
organic Valerian root extract
450 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Women Vegetarian
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Valerian · 450 mg OverallScore65
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Organic sourcing is useful, but missing extract standardization leaves potency uncertain. The 450 mg extract amount fits the preferred range for nighttime use. Organic sourcing and useful dosing do not overcome the missing potency standardization.

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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