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Valerian Root

product on market Tablet or Pill Nature's Harmony Safety: 100/100
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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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Valerian root extract is used to support sleep quality and reduce the time needed to fall asleep. There is moderate evidence suggesting its effectiveness for insomnia, though results vary across clinical trials. The ingredient profile maintains a high safety score for general use.

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Label for Valerian Root
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Label Data

2 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 300.0mg (214 products) 25 studies (A:0, B:6)

Other Ingredients

Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Croscarmellose Sodium Stearic Acid Magnesium Stearate Silicon Dioxide Hypromellose Glycerin
Claims

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Recommended Use: Helps to promote sleep/used as a sleep aid. Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 2 or 3 tablets 1/2 hour to 1 hour before bedtime. Take an earlier dose during the evening if necessary.

Warnings & Precautions

Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery or driving a motor vehicle within two hours of consumption.

DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN.

Risk Information: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if pregnant or breastfeeding, or if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than three weeks (chronic insomnia) or worsens. Do not consume with alcohol, drugs or natural health products with sedative properties.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Formulation Notes

This product does not contain corn, dairy, egg, gluten, shellfish, soy, sulfites, animal derivatives, or artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.

Additional Information

400611.01-03

SunOpta A healthy products company

A Proud Canadian Company

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Herbal Sleep Aid

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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 63047 00611 4
DSLD Entry Date2013-05-24
Product TypeBotanical
FormTablet or Pill
DSLD ID21794
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

33
Research Sources
52
Avg Quality
13
Systematic Review
10
Rct
7
Meta Analysis
1
Regulatory Source
1
Openfda Safety
B Non-pharmacological interventions for sleep promotion in the intensive care unit
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
B Valerian Root in Treating Sleep Problems and Associated Disorders-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine 2020 PubMed DOI
B Effectiveness and safety of oral sedation in adult patients undergoing dental procedures: a systematic review
Systematic Review BMJ open 2021 PubMed DOI
B Valerian for anxiety disorders
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2006 PubMed
B Herbal medicine for insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Sleep medicine reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
B Effects of Dietary Supplementation in Patients with Restless Legs Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Systematic Review Nutrients 2024 PubMed DOI
B Valerian for sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis The American journal of medicine 2006 PubMed
B Herbal Remedies and Their Possible Effect on the GABAergic System and Sleep
Systematic Review Nutrients 2021 PubMed DOI
B Herbal medicines in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A systematic review
Systematic Review Complementary therapies in medicine 2017 PubMed DOI
B Effectiveness of Valerian on insomnia: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
Meta Analysis Sleep medicine 2010 PubMed DOI
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