A 2024 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study published in Advances in Therapy confirmed that standardized Valeriana officinalis extract improves overall sleep quality in human subjects with sleep complaints.
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Valerian
Sleep + Anxiety relief
InsomniaStressPMSRelaxation
Valerian root interacts with the GABA system in your brain through its active compound valerenic acid, a mechanism of action similar to benzodiazepine drugs, but without the dependency, the grogginess, or the prescription. Valerian is one of the most clinically studied plants on earth for anxiety and sleep. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 60 studies covering 6,894 participants confirmed Valerian's effectiveness in improving subjective sleep quality and reducing anxiety. Size: 2oz.
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- Valerian Root
- May support deep, restful sleep without grogginess or dependency
- May reduce anxiety and calm a racing nervous system
- May ease PMS symptoms including mood swings, irritability, and physical discomfort
- May reduce hot flash frequency and severity during menopause
- May support GABA production for sustained nervous system regulation
- May ease menstrual cramps through antispasmodic action
- 100% wild-harvested, no fillers or shortcuts
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of Valerian. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and drink warm. Best taken 1 hour before or after meals, ideally before bed.
- Valerenic AcidGABA Activator
- ValepotriatesSedative
- Isovaleric AcidCalming
- FlavonoidsAntioxidant
- LignansHormonal Balance
Small-batch careDirect tradeNo fillers, no capsules
Why Valerian
Stress lives in the body. Let it go.
- Used for:
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Chronic stress
- PMS and Menopause symptoms
- How it helps:
- Activates GABA receptors to calm the nervous system
- Reduces cortisol-driven anxiety
- Eases uterine spasms driving menstrual pain
- Reduces hot flash frequency during menopause
- Ingredients:
- Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
- The science says:
- A meta-analysis of 60 studies covering 6,894 participants confirmed Valerian's effectiveness in improving sleep quality and reducing anxiety - making it one of the most clinically validated sleep herbs on earth. - PubMed, 2020
NATURAL COMPOUNDS FOUND INSIDE
Why Our Valerian Root Works
Learn about the natural compounds in our Valerian Root tea.
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Valerenic acid interacts directly with the GABA system in your brain, signaling your entire nervous system that it is safe to rest.
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The iridoid compounds that give Valerian its sedative depth, quieting overactive neural circuits so your body can fully transition into rest.
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Isovaleric acid carries calming and sedative properties that work alongside valerenic acid to lower the baseline tension your nervous system carries throughout the day.
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Protects your brain cells from the oxidative stress that chronic anxiety and poor sleep accelerates over time.
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Support estrogen modulation, the reason Valerian helps ease both PMS symptoms and menopausal hot flashes at their hormonal root.
How to use
How to prepare Valerian.
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The Big Batch (prep every few days)
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add 1/4 cup of valerian root. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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The Daily Cup
Bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of valerian root. Turn heat off, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. Strain and drink warm.
Frequency and Timing
When to drink your tea
Valerian is your evening herb. Drink one cup 30 to 60 minutes before bed. This gives the active compounds time to cross the blood-brain barrier and begin activating your GABA receptors before your head hits the pillow. Do not take in the morning or before driving.
Drink one cup in the evening during the week before your cycle and through the first days of your period. Valerian's antispasmodic properties ease the uterine contractions driving cramping, while its calming compounds address the mood volatility and irritability PMS brings.
Taking Valerian every night for at least 2 months has been shown to reduce hot flash frequency and severity in postmenopausal women.
SUPPORTED SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
What Studies Say
A published PMC study confirmed that Valerian root extract significantly improved emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms of PMS compared to placebo.
Read the studyPubMed-published neurobiological research confirmed that valerenic acid in Valerian root interacts with the GABA system in a mechanism of action similar to benzodiazepine drugs.
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COMPARED TO MAINSTREAM STANDARDS
Natural Remedies vs. Long List of Side-Effects. You decide.
Most sleep aids create dependency. Valerian creates balance.
Benefit
Kawsaypac ValerianMelatoninPrescription Sleep Aids
Activates GABA naturally
No dependency or withdrawal
Supports PMS and menopause
No morning grogginess
Wild-harvested, direct trade
Backed by 60+ published studies
No prescription required
What to expect
The Valerian timeline.
You'll notice it takes less time to fall asleep. The racing thoughts that used to keep you up start to quiet. If you're in your cycle, the cramping feels less sharp. Your body is learning what it feels like to have its GABA system properly supported.
Deeper sleep, calmer mornings, less anxiety throughout the day, and a hormonal rhythm that feels steadier than it has in years. Many customers describe it as finally being able to turn their brain off at night and waking up feeling like the rest actually counted.
Verified reviews are available on the live website.
QUESTIONS?
FAQs: Valerian Root
Valerian root is one of the most clinically studied herbs on earth for sleep, anxiety, PMS, and menopause. It works by activating your brain's GABA receptors - the same system pharmaceutical sleep aids and anti-anxiety drugs target - but naturally, without dependency or side effects.
Always at night, 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Valerian is not a daytime herb. Its sedative compounds need time to reach your brain before sleep, and taking it during the day may cause unwanted drowsiness.
Melatonin signals your body that it is time to sleep. Valerian actually quiets the nervous system activity that prevents sleep from happening. For people whose problem is racing thoughts, anxiety, or hormona
No. Unlike pharmaceutical sleep aids and benzodiazepines, Valerian does not create physical dependency or withdrawal. It works with your nervous system's natural chemistry rather than overriding it.
Clinical trials have confirmed that Valerian root extract significantly improved PMS symptoms and reduced hot flash frequency and severity in menopausal women. Its antispasmodic properties also ease menstrual cramping, making it one of the few herbs that addresses the full spectrum of hormonal sleep disruption.
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