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m b
Lv 4
m b asked in HealthAlternative Medicine · 1 decade ago

Whats a good dose of valerian for sleep.

I have a hard time falling asleep. There are different brands that make valerian and contain 125mg up to 900mg for a single dose. Any personal experiences will help.

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  • jackie_jabar
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    My husband used Valerian Root for a long time to help with insomnia. The proper dosage of Valerian Root is appx. 18-24 grams (1tsp liquid or 400-450mg of the root in caplets).

  • David
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    I use 250, but you may have a different tolerance. Start with 250, give it 45 minutes and take another 250 if you are not feeling relaxed. I find 5-htp works even better than valerian.

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