The heavy hitter for sleep. Valerian is a true sedative herb and one of the most studied plant-based sleep aids there is, used to fall asleep faster and wake less through the night*.
Yes it smells funky and that funk is what makes it work.
Sold in 1 oz quantities. Makes 6-10 cups of tea.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your doctor if you are on medication, have a health condition, or are pregnant, nursing, or having surgery.
What Our Laguna Beach Customers Ask Us About This Tea
Why does this tea work?
Valerian is used primarily for sleep: shortening the time it takes to fall asleep, reducing nighttime waking, and improving overall sleep quality.
Beyond sleep, it has long been used for anxiety and stress, with its sedative compounds acting on the same nervous system receptors targeted by pharmaceutical anti-anxiety medications, though more slowly and gently.
Also useful for people whose stress shows up as an inability to physically unwind at the end of the day.
How do I use this tea?
Pale amber, bitter, woody, and strong. It does not taste as funky as it smells.
Most people find it considerably more palatable with honey and a complementary herb like chamomile or lemon balm brewed alongside.
One teaspoon of dried root per eight ounces of water at 212 degrees, steeped ten minutes.
Take it thirty to forty-five minutes before bed.
Use in cycles: two to three weeks on, one week off.
Extended uninterrupted use is not recommended, and stopping abruptly after long daily use can cause a few nights of disrupted sleep.
Can I boost the benefits of this tea?
Valerian Root + Chamomile
Valerian works as a direct sedative while chamomile calms the mind and eases the body into rest more gently.
Chamomile softens valerian's intensity and makes the combination more approachable for people who find valerian too strong on its own.
One of the most time-tested botanical pairings for a genuinely restful night.
Who should use extra caution?
Do not combine valerian with prescription sleep aids, sedative medications, sedating antihistamines, or anti-anxiety medications without speaking to your doctor first. The combined sedative effect can be stronger than intended.
Avoid with alcohol for the same reason.
Not recommended during pregnancy or while nursing.
Do not drive or operate machinery after taking valerian, particularly when first establishing how strongly it affects you.
If you have a surgery scheduled, stop at least two weeks before your procedure and tell your surgical team as it can interact with anesthesia.
If you have been using it daily for an extended period, taper off gradually rather than stopping all at once.
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