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Valerian Root 475 mg

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Valerian 950 mg
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Score80
A strong-value, high-amount valerian product with limited botanical detail and a notable grogginess trade-off.
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Quantity:100 Capsule(s) • (50 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support
Stress Relief
Mood Support

Score 80

A strong-value, high-amount valerian product with limited botanical detail and a notable grogginess trade-off.
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$6.49($0.12 per serving)
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Analysis

The two-capsule serving provides a large amount of valerian in a simple formula. Its strong value and focused design suit users who already know they tolerate valerian.

The label does not identify the plant part, extraction status, or valerenic-acid content. That gap makes potency harder to compare with better-characterized valerian formulas.

The low serving cost supports routine use, but starting below the full serving may help assess morning effects. It fits evening use better than daytime mood support because sedation is the most likely practical effect.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking inexpensive high-amount valerian
  • Users who have already established valerian tolerance
Best for
  • Sleep support
  • Evening relaxation
  • Strong serving value

Pros

  • Substantial valerian amount
  • Simple focused formula
  • Clearly states the serving amount
  • Strong qualitative value

Cons

  • Plant part is not identified
  • Extract status is unclear
  • No active-marker standardization
  • Two capsules are required

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

83 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

68 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating metric is very favorable, though it gives no specific experience details. The very large response count makes the aggregate metric comparatively stable.

Value for money

97 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
Highest effect
B- Goal FitA Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality

The large valerian root 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 capsule contains valerian odor and clearly states the raw-root amount, but no extract standardization is present. 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
B+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality

A substantial valerian root amount supports evening relaxation and sleep, which may help stress when tension interferes with rest. The ingredient is fully quantified but not standardized or concentrated.

The formula offers depth for one sedating pathway rather than daytime stress resilience or cortisol regulation. Valerian may cause drowsiness, so it should not be used before driving or combined with alcohol or other sedatives.

Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 18 studies
Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Goal FitC Strength of SupportF CoverageA Formula Quality

Valerian root may help short-term tension and sleep, but its action is primarily sedative rather than mood-stabilizing. Evidence for improving daytime mood is limited.

The raw-root amount is substantial and clearly disclosed, while active valerenic acid yield is unknown. Valerian may cause drowsiness and should not be used before driving or tasks requiring alertness.

Study evidence
Valerian Supportive 17 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Valerian
950 mg
Adults 18–50
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Valerian · 950 mg OverallScore75
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The large raw-root serving lacks standardization but supplies a substantial valerian amount. Capsule delivery contains the odor well, and the label clearly states the ingredient weight. Low cost per serving supports strong value for users who prefer whole-root material.

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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 participantsMood Support Sleep Support Stress Relief forValerian
  12. Chemotypic diversity and neuroactive potential of Valeriana jatamansi Jones: a systematic review on phytochemistry, pharmacology and standardisation challenges.
    Nisar S; Jan N; Hassan I; Andleeb L; Shabir PA · Natural product research · 2026
    Meta-analysis12 studies pooledMood Support forValerian
  13. Valerian Root in Treating Sleep Problems and Associated Disorders-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Shinjyo N; Waddell G; Green J · Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine · 2021
    Meta-analysis6,894 participants60 studies pooledMood Support forValerian
  14. Assessment of Valeriana officinalis l. (Valerian) for Conscious Sedation of Patients During the Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Randomized, Split-Mouth, Double-Blind, Crossover Study.
    Farah GJ; Ferreira GZ; Danieletto-Zanna CF; Luppi CR; Jacomacci WP · Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2020
    Randomized trial20 participantsMood Support forValerian
  15. 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 pooledMood Support Stress Relief forValerian
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Stress-induced insomnia treated with kava and valerian: singly and in combination.
    Wheatley D · Human psychopharmacology · 2019
    Single-arm trial24 participantsStress Relief forValerian