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Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
also known as All-heal, Garden heliotrope, Setwall
A perennial herb whose pungent root has been used for centuries to support sleep onset and ease nervous tension via GABA modulation.
- Supports sleep onset
- Most-studied herb for insomnia
- Modulates GABA neurotransmission
- May ease nervous tension
- Mild anxiolytic action
- Has been used since the time of Hippocrates
- Most effective with consistent use over 2 to 4 weeks
Active in Valerenic acid, Valepotriates, Iridoids, Essential oils.
Causes drowsiness — do not drive after taking
Use caution with sedatives, sleep aids, alcohol, and antidepressants
Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery
Rare reports of liver injury
Insufficient data in pregnancy and nursing — avoid
Paradoxical stimulation occurs in some individuals
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The curious few.
50 founding spots left
Know what you're putting in your body.
158 herbs, nutrients, and compounds. What the science says, what tradition knew, and what to watch for. Founding members keep this running.
$60 /year
Founding rate — locked for life. Regular price after launch: $96/year.
- ✓ Full access to all 158+ entries
- ✓ Print-ready reference card for every herb
- ✓ Monthly curated set — 5 herbs, one body system
- ✓ The Sunday Letter — weekly research digest
- ✓ Bookmarks synced across devices
- ✓ Founding rate locked forever
Cancel any time. No questions asked.