Is it OK to take St. John's Wort with Valerian Root pills?

Question

My gut feeling is they kind of "cancel" each other out.

Answer 1

No, they don't, and in fact they can be complimentary. St John's Wort is generally to help treat depression, while Valerian root can be used to help with sleep problems or anxiety. They do not "cancel" each other out. If you have any problems with sleep, however, I would strongly recommend that you try a melatonin supplement instead of Valerian root. Or if your problem is anxiety, I would highly recommend GABA instead of Valerian Root.