Why VALERIAN ROOT Should NOT be Taken for Sleep

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Idk I guess all herbs affect people differently I take Valerian root when I’m off the next day from work, because it really promotes deep sleep and makes me really relax in bed after I wake something I never used to get . I just feel a slight groggy like for 15 min not bad .I guess because due to sleeping too deeply and not being used to it .

I should be careful saying this incase they ban this root aswell as St John's wort, but it actually helped me to get through my venlafaxine side effects drug, don't know why witch doctors love putting people on venlafaxine. Hopefully the laws of karma in this universe gets back at them, for putting people through hell on pharamkia drugs.

It works well for sleep anxiety.

Well I’m going to try valerian to sleep! I need to,my mind won’t stop. 🙏

I abused benzos (Xanax mostly and sometimes Valium) for around 6 years everyday 5-10 mg (Xanax). And I think I messed up my GABA system. I've been sober for around 5 years now.

If I take 1 zopiclone (which works on GABA) to sleep, i get small seizures the day after (I am an epileptic btw). Its the same if I would take 1x Valium/xanax. It would improve my epilepsy alot while its in my system. But it will make it worse when its leaving my system.

Now I'm scared to try stuff that is calming. It seems that everything that is calming me down is working on GABA?

I just took 3x pills of valerian root (600 mg). And it helped me a little with calming me down. Can I take it everyday without worsening my epilepsy?

I have friends who take Delta 8 THC & Hhc they Are super Relaxed & they take Kratom for pain both help. I like Valerian Root & Kava kava. Delta 8 THC that's to relax over a movie & Kratom helps with pain. How do you guys feel about Delta 8 THC & HHC & Kratom? Thanks 🙏🌿🍵

Valerian root gave me horrific nightmares on a regular basis so I quit,,,,,,,,,,,will never touch it again……

That's good info! I never understood before why valerian would worsen my sleep! Thank you

What about liver damage from valerian? Could it be a side effect?

Nah, valerian has saved my life for years. Zero withdrawal and zero dependency. I’ve taken gaba with valerian and I’ll sleep like a baby.

Nice beard :)

Thank you doctor!!!

Maybe a lot of the comments on how and if it works have to do with dosage. It is an difficult issue because dosage can vary in herbs. For myself I often noticed that very low dosage is a good starting point and more is often not better.

So people with darker skin that have more melatonin sleep better than white people??!! I didn't know that!! ❤

Isn't it okay to take melatonin sparingly, like a couple days out of the week? I have loud neighbors and I switch up between a GABA/L-Theanine stack a couple nights, then Valerian another couple nights (I was wondering about that groggy feeling the next day thanks for the heads up) and melatonin/magnesium another. I've also used tryptophan to help with sleep.

My anp at the gp surgery just recommended valerian root for my anxiety and insomnia,I just started to have. I pray it works

Thankyou for the information.

I don't have insomnia, depression or anxiety. But I do take 1 Valerian tablet from cenovis each night and I don't have any groggy affect the day after. I feel I get the best and deepest of sleep. Probably doesn't work for everyone but works well for me for the last 1.5 years now.

Even if i take this hours prior it doesnt seem to help my insomnia caused by my adhd not allowing the melatonin to do what it supposed to and i dont like sleeping at 4am.

If you cant sleep without melatonin or valerian root...please take them...its way more harmful to get garbage sleep then an herb or a hormone thats safe.

I read up on it and it is contra-indicated if you are taking progesterone. Just beware.

When I took Melatonin 5mg, all that happened was that I was awake ALL night and slept all day because I was so tired. I gave up on it after a few days of that odd reaction. Tried it again after a couple weeks and the same thing happened. Went for round 3, with the same results. That's enough for me to say, NO THANKS. Since I later discovered I have sleep apnea, I don't take anything that has can possibly supress the breathing center in the brain.

I definitely prefer it for day use

Inaccurate info

I love valerian root. It calm me down, it's great for sleep... I think, this guy is exposing his theories..but did he tried it? It is a mild sedative, but you don't get sluggish from it, like it happens for me from melatonin.

Valerian Root was absolutely the worst for me terrible nightmares and it did not help me stay asleep

I drink it because it makes me see crazy stuff in my dreams.

Why do all doctors talk like this lol

Hello, I have a terrible fear of flying and can't relax. I'm extremely anxious and have to fly in a little over a week. last time I flew I took a Xanax and that had no effect, was wondering if valerian root would help? or if there is anything else natural that might help. Thank you.

After 2 days trial.. I find it making a change in anxiety but not sleep..

Why not just take GABA as a supplement?

When I was a child my mom would give me valerian root (2 tiny pills), and it calmed me down when I cried. But now I tried it, and it did absolutely nothing. I wasn't crying but I was a bit anxious before bedtime. I do take melatonin and ashwaganda before bedtime now, but not Valerian.

What about tart Cherry juice?

Valerian is a witches herb 🌿

I feel like valerian root makes me more awake

Always, Thank you Dr Berg! ✨

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what a dingus

Years ago my naturopath told me around 10% of people have paradoxical reaction to valerian, it makes them more awake. I'm one of them.

Valerian root gave me nightmares. Woke up shaken in fear.

I take it as muscle relaxant

Personally, for me, Valerium has been a Godsend in aiding my mind and body to relax and lull me into a restful sleep and I NEVER have feelings of drowsiness, sluggishness, slow heart rate, insomnia and most importantly no daytime sleepiness." That is something I struggled with for over 10 years while averaging 2-3 hours of sleep per night and never feeling well rested. All that changed for me since taking Valerium powder capsules a few weeks ago. I take 3 at night an hour or two before bed and it truly has helped me sleep 6-8 hours with fewer wakeups in between and I more easily fall back to sleep again. I don't really suffer with anxiety, but it does 100% halt any 'racey thoughts' about life that might go through my mind when I should be trying to get to sleep. It has given me a part of my life back that I had lost over a decade ago and I am glad I discovered it.

If my insomnia is caused by anxiety I guess it works then 🤔
Financial issues and uncertainty is the cause, it can't be treated unless I become rich so I need something to function.

420mg tablets works amazing for me

I fell asleep watching this video...🤣

My daughter is coming off Klonopin. She's in her 30s. And she's having a Horrible
time with anxiety and not being able to sleep. The next thing she's going to try is hydroxyzine and hopefully that will help her but she can't take anything with gaba and she can't take sugar and she can't even take me on a toning or b vitamins because they agitate your mind.
Of course, she's under a doctor's care and also has a therapist that she likes .So... we're on a search for something she can take to ease her anxiety from the withdrawal which has been less than 2 months already, and to help her sleep. I sent you this video. Thank you very much for your caring
God bless.

This guys never popped a Valium

Disagree totally Dr Berg. Valerian Root has saved my life. It helps me sleep, it calms me and as I was a wreck before I am now back to normal. It doesn't make me feel groggy at all. Why are we anxious? Do you live in the real world, it's gone insane. Everyone is anxious. Also my HRT is a life saver. Makes me feel human again. We can't all do what you say due to our lifestyles and commitments. Sorry but Valerian Root and HRT definitely work for me.