Valerian
Also known as: Valeriana officinalis
Classification
Supplement
Regulatory Status
not-established
Overview
Valerian is a root botanical discussed for sleep. A GABA-related mechanism is not established here.
Evidence and limitations
Human/preclinical evidence breakdown is not available in this record.
Pathways
sleep-discussionroot extractvalerenic acid, identity not verified
Benefits
A PubMed umbrella review examined whether valerian works for insomnia.
Interactions & cautions
Flagged in source data
alcohol and other sedatives
These are observational flags for review, not individualized instructions.
Sources
Educational reference only — not medical advice.