I have heard about it too. It's supposed to be good and natural.

I would ask at the store..... Let us know if it helps will you?.....xo

I've had it in tea blends and it is hard to believe you can over-do in that form. It makes a soothing cup of tea and quite nummy with some honey and lemon.

I never tried the other forms, but I would trust the manufacturer guidelines.

It works if you've not used other stronger methods for sleep. In the herbal capsule form, its smells like dirty socks, so beware when you open the bottle. Strength-wise it works along the same as Bottled Melatonin.

Its kind of a "newbie" insomnia type sleep agent, if you've used stronger things like anti-histamines, the herbals tend not to do much past relax you.

I used it years, like 15 years ago.

There is a USP monitored manufactured variety at RiteAid and most GNC Stores. USP is the only monitor of Herbs and Vitamins, somewhat like the FDA for actual Medications. I don't recall the name though.

I think the Nytol Herbal contains Valerian. The regular Nytol and Sominex contain an antihistamine - diphenhydramine, the same thing as Benedryl. You can try the Nytol Herbal. Also, you can try chamomile tea, you can usually find it in supermarkets. In the States, Celestial Seasonings makes one called Sleepytyme. One cup a half hour before bed should relax you, and should not cause you hangover problems in the morning. Hope this helps....

I have paradoxical reactions to things like chamomile tea and take benadryl now to for psoriasis it does not put me to sleep the doctor said melatonin is not strong enough i think i will save my money i do not think it will work i do not want a manic episode now i am doing too well thanks

I have valerian root around. I don’t think it smells like stinky socks, OldCp haha but rather more like cat pee and vinegar....seriously gross! Don’t breathe when you swallow a capsule.

I got a bottle at Target for not too much....the target brand ´up and up’ I can’t remember the exact price but definitely under $10.

I use it from time to time and it works from time to time. It does, however, give me really wacky dreams. Not scary but weird and Trippy and can’t remember them.

Be careful with herbal things sometimes though. I don’t think it’s safe to take during pregnancy, for example.

It is one of the funkiest smelling herbs/vitamins I've ever used....HoboLady I'm not going to enquire when you've smelled cat pee and vinegar together, that just sounds nasty! lol

i Haven't found valerian to be of any use for sleep either over the counter or making my own tincture, also you should check for interactions with your meds when taking any supplement. i Have found that now and again 30mg melatonin with an ativan might work for a few hours but be careful with melatonin as it can cause vivid nightmares and i personally already have plenty of those. cat pee and vinegar, stinky socks, ear wax taste, good descriptions - lol.

Rotting socks is a good description for straight Valerian. I found the herbal Nytol with Valerian got me to sleep but I woke up again within a couple hours. Not useful for me.

I hope you find something that helps. Hugs...

Irish, omg earwax taste...blech! lol bleu cheese...its like actually moldy bleu cheese...