Valerian Root Extract Capsules 30ct

Valerian Root Extract Capsules 30ct deliver a high-potency, concentrated valerian root extract in a convenient once-daily unit, thirty to the bottle. Valerian has been part of herbal tradition for centuries, most often prepared in the evening, and the capsule gives a stable, consistent amount each time without the pungent smell of the loose root. They are produced at a GMP-authorized facility.

At a glance

• High-potency, concentrated valerian root extract in capsules
• Thirty capsules to the bottle, a once-daily unit
• No milligram amount or valerenic acid percentage stated
• Produced at a GMP-authorized facility
• Stable, odorless alternative to the loose root
• An evening herb, one capsule a day

The herb. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a tall perennial of the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, native to Europe and western Asia and naturalized across North America. Herbalists use the root and rhizome, dug in autumn and dried, at which point they develop the unmistakable earthy odor of isovaleric acid. The root carries valerenic acid and related sesquiterpenes, unstable esters called valepotriates, volatile oils and small amounts of GABA.

Active content. The listing describes a concentrated, high-potency root extract but states no milligram amount or valerenic acid percentage, so we assign none. Valerenic acid is the marker most associated with valerian's grounding, body-heavy quality; the volatile oils add the smell and a mellow edge; the valepotriates break down over time, which is why a sealed extract is more consistent than old loose root.

Dosage, first time. Take one capsule with water in the evening, roughly an hour before you want to wind down. Do not take a second capsule the same night.

Regular use. This is a once-daily capsule taken in the evening, and consistency over a couple of weeks matters more than amount. Never exceed one capsule a day. After a long nightly stretch, taper off over a few days rather than stopping abruptly.

What to expect. Users describe valerian as heavy, mellow and body-focused, an unhurried herb for the end of the day rather than anything bright or social. It suits a traditional evening routine in a measured, odorless form, and it is not a daytime herb. For a loose extract see our Valerian Root Extract Powder; for the cut root, Valerian Root.

Side effects. The common effects are dose-related: morning grogginess, headache, vivid dreams, a mild upset stomach and, in a few people, a paradoxical restlessness instead of calm. If you feel groggy the next day, take the capsule earlier in the evening; if any effect is unpleasant, stop.

Interactions and cautions. Do not combine valerian with alcohol, sedative or benzodiazepine medications, or other sedating herbs without guidance from a healthcare professional, because the effects add together. Do not drive after taking it. Stop use at least two weeks before scheduled surgery. Not for use if pregnant or nursing; consult a professional with any liver condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients and storage. Valerian root extract (Valeriana officinalis) in a capsule. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light.

Common questions

• When should I take Valerian Root Extract Capsules? One capsule in the evening about an hour before you wind down, once a day.
• Do valerian capsules smell as bad as the loose root? The capsule shell holds the odor in until it dissolves.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Valerian is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.