Valerian root
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Pros
- GABA or sub-sensory valerian root can help gently
- For anxiety, I'd recommend trying Valerian root or L-theanine. ... Valerian root (I take 1000mg every night) and L-theanine are also worth trying.
- For anxiety, I'd recommend trying Valerian root or L-theanine.
- well I'm a man and taking NAC + lithium orotate twice a day, saint john's wort 3 times a day, valerian root before bed, and ashwagandha after breakfast :) I do this to clear my intrusive thoughts mostly
- Valerian root rocks. I take about a gram before bed
Cons
- Valerian Root - Smells like dirty socks, gave me weird vivid nightmares, and I woke up feeling hungover.
- I’ve tried everything, every supplement, nothing works if you have a true sleep disorder. Valerian root, passionflower, chamomile, Silexan, magnolia bark, apigenin, magnesium x 1000 different forms, melatonin, antihistamines, l-theanine,...
Sentiment
8 positive (80%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 2 negative (20%)
Trust + time weighted score: +59% · raw score 60%
What redditors said (10 of 10)
GABA or sub-sensory valerian root can help gently
Valerian Root - Smells like dirty socks, gave me weird vivid nightmares, and I woke up feeling hungover.
For anxiety, I'd recommend trying Valerian root or L-theanine. ... Valerian root (I take 1000mg every night) and L-theanine are also worth trying.
For anxiety, I'd recommend trying Valerian root or L-theanine.
well I'm a man and taking NAC + lithium orotate twice a day, saint john's wort 3 times a day, valerian root before bed, and ashwagandha after breakfast :) I do this to clear my intrusive thoughts mostly
I’ve tried everything, every supplement, nothing works if you have a true sleep disorder. Valerian root, passionflower, chamomile, Silexan, magnolia bark, apigenin, magnesium x 1000 different forms, melatonin, antihistamines, l-theanine, ashwagandha and on and on and on. All useless without THC…
Valerian root rocks. I take about a gram before bed
I take 1g sometimes, I think it does help sleep faster.
If you're going to use them sporadically, you may want to look into valerian root to alternate them with.
I would look into Valerian root. It is highly effective.
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