Nature's Way Valerian Root - Traditional Sleep Support* - Valerian Root Capsules - Gluten Free & Vegan - 100 Capsules

The taste, quality, size, ease of use, value for my money is perfect! The sleep quality is good. I use this to help me sleep at times. It works. I highly recommend this product.

I had my doubts when I purchased this pill because there are so many paid reviews out there, but let me tell you, this one actually works. The back of the bottle says it promotes relaxation and helps sleep, it does. I suffer from anxiety, I get anxious during class presentations, group work, public speaking, anything that has to do with me being put on the spot. Not only do I suffer from anxiety but I also get the embarrassing symptoms that come with anxiety: sweating, rapid heartbeat, hot flashes, etc. It got to a point where I wanted to avoid going out to places so I wouldn't get anxious and begin sweating and feel embarrassed. I wasn't expecting too much from this pill, but I was surprised with the results. The recommended dosage is three pills, but since I take these before school, not bed, I decided to just take one to see how my body reacted to it. Well, I took one and about one hour later I realized my heart wasn't beating as fast as it usually does. I would get really nervous before this one class because the Prof would randomly call on people, but after taking this pill I felt relaxed. Yes, I was still worried about being called on, but my heart wasn't racing and I wasn't sweating! I didn't feel numb either, its hard to explain. I guess, for the first time in many years I felt "normal" like I didn't have to worry about the "what ifs" of sweating, anxiety, and nervousness. I was also worried this pill was going to make me sleepy but I didn't feel sleepy or drowsy all day. I don't want to become dependent on these pills so I take them only when I really feel like I need the help. I also only take one sometimes two if I feel super nervous, but I feel like one pill will suffice. I think if I were to take three then I might feel sleepy but not sure since I haven't taken more than two. The pills are big and STINK! Take them before you leave your house so you won't be embarrassed to open the bottle in public because the smell will travel quickly! haha. The smell is no big deal compared to what the pill actually does for you. Anyway, I recommend this pill for people who easily get anxious, nervous, have a hectic lifestyle, suffer from stress, etc. It worked for me and I'm so glad I found this because I didn't want to get prescribed medication.

Just what we needed!

somehow this helps me sleep. I take it before bedtime and somehow it calms me down to sleep.Way better than CBD!

Dude! This is THE most amazing sleep aid ever! Far and away superior to melatonin. I have chronic sleep issues to the point of tears many nights in the past and am a total believer in this product.** Warning, I only had to take one capsule and slept like a baby. 3 knocked me out and I hard a hard time staying awake the next day, so I think they ought to have a titration recommendation on the bottle to start with one. But one was fantastic with no hangover.The capsules smell like stinky cheese that’s been sitting on the dashboard of a car in 100 degree weather, but they don’t taste bad and as long as you keep the top on the bottle the smell doesn’t leak. The tablet here is pictured next to a quarter.

The odor is STRONG and BAD. Like freshly laid mulch. The recommended dose is 3 capsules, but I can't take more than one. They are large and the smell gets stuck in my nose and it also makes me burp a little. I don't know if it works for sleep or not. I'm on day 3. I'll keep trying.

I need a sleep aid that will relax me, allow me to feel like I am drifting into a natural sleep, and last all night long. I also need a sleep supplement that will not be addictive or make me feel hung-over the next morning. After trying melatonin and other sleep aids with varying results, I decided to give Valerian root a try. I like Nature's Way products because they get good quality ratings from independent surveys when testing the content of the products (it actually contains the product it says it does). I took one capsule and actually began to feel mildly relaxed after about 90 min. I feel asleep very naturally and slept most of the night. I awoke feeling refreshed but not super-duper rested. The next night I took one pill about 2 hours before bedtime and another one just as I climbed in bed. MAGIC!!! I have now been following that routine about 3 times a week for about 2 months. I don't do it every night because I don't want to become reliant on the product and mu sleep issues are intermittent. This stuff is truly amazing and has completely repaired my sleep cycle! I relax easily before bedtime, fall asleep naturally, rest well (no middle of the night wakefulness--even if I get up to use the restroom, I fall right back to sleep). Fully rested and rejuvenated in the morning. I wear a sleep tracker watch--before Valerian= 2.5 deep sleep, 3.5 light sleep. With Valerian = 3.75 deep and 4.5 light. It seriously makes all the difference for me.

Another reviewer said it smelled like feet. I've read similar things about other supplements, and usually the smell doesn't bother me to the point where I won't take something. HOWEVER, it not only smelled like feet (or dirty socks), but it smelled up my entire bedroom... with the cap on tight... from inside of a cabinet. I did manage to gag the 3 capsules down one night... I fell asleep 4 hours later and slept for just under 4 hours total. I threw the rest of the bottle away because the smell was THAT BAD! Plus they didn't work for me, but if not for the smell I might have tried them one more time. HARD PASS!!!!! Disappointed in the waste of money, but at least it's not overly expensive.