Valerian
Also known as: Valeriana officinalis
Classification
Supplement
Regulatory Status
not-established
Sources
2
Review
n/a
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.
What people report (anecdote)
CLINICAL DATA (from trials)
Adverse events:
None recorded in our sources.
Effects measured:
Human trials: none found.
ANECDOTE
What people report: anecdote, not evidence
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