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Valerian Root

Half-life

~1-2 hours

What is Valerian Root?

Root extract with valerenic acid and valerate compounds. Traditional sleep herb.

How Valerian Root works

Valerenic acid enhances GABA-A receptor signaling and inhibits GABA transaminase (preserves GABA). Modulates adenosine and serotonin pathways.

Benefits & uses

  • Sleep onset support
  • Eases mild anxiety
  • Relaxation

Common uses: Sleep, anxiety, relaxation.

Recovery

Valerian Root dosage

Typical dose
300–600 mg before bed

Valerian Root half-life

~1-2 hours

Valerian Root side effects

  • Strong herbal smell and taste
  • Morning grogginess possible
  • Liver effects if combined with other hepatotoxic compounds
  • Grogginess
  • Vivid dreams
  • Rare paradoxical stimulation

Warnings & monitoring

  • Additive with sedatives/alcohol

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