Has anyone found Valerian any use for stress? I'm taking 3 tablets, 3 times a day?

Answer 1

I tried it some time ago but found it to be of no help. Thats if I could actually keep the tablets down, they were foul!;

Answer 2

I use Valerian on and off to help me sleep, but I have found that if I use them for more than 3 or 5 days in a row I build up tolerance to it. Just because its herbal it doesnt mean it cant be harmful, how Valerian works is when it is ingested it produces a substance called Valernic acid which blocks the uptake of GABA in the brain, this is how it works to calm you down. You have to remember that sticking any kind of substance excessively into your body can upset the balance and affect the receptors in your brain meaning that the herb can stop working.

However Valerian is non-habit forming unlike other phamacutical drugs, and there are less side effects.

You could reduce stress by excercise and doing some meditation, and try to learn not to let things get to u.

Answer 3

I am an alternative medicinal therapist and I prescribe these to a lot of my patients. There is Valerian for night time use and Daytime use. They do have a calming effect but these are not overnight cures and take a little while to get into the system. Some people may be lucky to obtain a quicker response. but, yes, they do work but you can take St Johns Wart for stress these have now been found to be the equivalent to Prozac without side effects but again they take a while to work.

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Answer 4

Valerian Root (an herb, not a drug) has been used as a sleep aid for over 1,000 years. Its ability to help relax the central nervous system, promote feelings of calm, decrease levels of anxiety and stress, and enhance sleep are known to millions the world over.

It has been proven to relieve: Sleeplessness/Insomnia, Anxiety, Fatigue, Nervousness, Stress, Ulcers, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Cramps, Pain, Spasms, High Blood Pressure

The recommended dosage for Valerian Root is one capsule with meals twice daily. You're taking a little too much.

Answer 5

i'm not sure of the amount of valerian you can take safely, but it is toxic and 3 times a day seems a bit excessive.
also, the fresh root is more effective than pill form.
but valerian isn't really for stress, is it? it is more a sleep aid, which i suppose could equate to less stress, but if you are so stressed that you're taking it 3 times a day, you need to wake up and find the cause of your stress and get rid of it. if you are unable to do that, go to your doctor and get some alprazolam (xanax)
if you insist on going herbal, try a cup of chamomile tea- other teas may also be helpful. just the act of sitting down and drinking a cup of hot tea is somewhat soothing

Answer 6

Valerian is supposed to have a soporific effect - ie to make you feel calm and sleepy. But some people say chamomile tea does that for them, too and it's usually easier to get hold of and may be cheaper. Meditation is also good for stress and you don't have to take any pills at all for that! If you don't have any meditation classes locally or haven't a clue where to start, you could try a meditation CD.

Answer 7

Hey~thats alot of valerian,i'm fighting stress and anxiety ,depession etc.I had a melt down a year ago,and am doing ok with yoga ,karate,and most important-omega 3 oils are really beneficial for your mental health,I also take goji berry and am going to look into motherwort.Good luck~

Answer 8

Valerian root is good for controlling anxiety naturally. Most people take it at night thought because it can make you sleepy.

Answer 9

Yes I take Kalms which contain Valerian. They work for me, but I take them when I feel the panic starting rather that regularly. I can feel the panic subside. Also having stopped drinking cola and coffee has helped. :)

Answer 10

i have tried valerian for insommonia which i thought was useless.
herbial might work for some people as it still sells.
however its not for me.