Valerian
By hdc4free
@hdc4free (260)
United States
June 11, 2012 6:03pm CST
Any other mylotters tried Valerian root? I bought some last week to try to help me with insomnia I have been having lately. Didn't notice much effect but this morning I just read the bottle and found that it recommended to take 5 capsules. I just took 2 when I tried it and didn't seem like anything happened. Has it worked for anyone else?
On a side note my cat is crazy for the smell of it, I read it effects them like catnip. So wierd!
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3 responses
@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
13 Jun 12
I've used Valerian and did not know it slowed down peristalsis, the movement of the smooth muscles of the bowel. Taking Valerian caused me to become impacted and having to go to the hospital for relief. lol If you use it be sure to keep track of your BMs (at least one a day) and drink plenty of water and eat lots of fiber!
Be careful with any herb, they ARE medicines.
@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
13 Jun 12
oh yea, forgot...
Valerian does not PUT you to sleep, it merely relaxes you (muscles) so you can rest and eventually go to sleep.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
11 Jun 12
Five capsules? I used to take it but not for insomnia. It did seem to make me super sleepy though. I don't remember ever taking five capsules, I think it was once once a day taht I took.
Kind of concerns me that it says FIVE capsules.
@Graceekwenx (3160)
• Philippines
12 Jun 12
Here in our country, we have a pill named "Sleepasil" and its content is valerian root. I only take one of it whenever i felt that i would be up all night. I find it quite rather effective. It makes you feel groggy.
