Evidence and label comparisons · WSNC nutrition education
Valerian Supplements: Root Extract and Multi-Herb Sleep Comparisons
Valerian Complex contains valerian, passion flower and jujube. Compare that combination with the exact preparations studied for sleep rather than treating the tablet as a single-ingredient valerian dose.
Compare the exact preparation and labeled serving
The manufacturer lists valerian root-and-rhizome extract separately from passion flower herb and jujube seed extracts. Keep extract weights distinct from their original plant equivalents and do not count the whole tablet as valerian.
The amounts below reproduce the inspected manufacturer online panel. They describe labeled servings, not an individualized regimen. Confirm your selected package and review the full ingredient list and dietary attributes on the product page.
| Product | Declared serving facts | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Valerian ComplexView product → | Declared serving factsEach Serving Size (1 Tablet) contains: Calcium 64 mg, Valerian root & rhizome 5:1 extract 140 mg (from Valeriana officinalis root & rhizome 700 mg), Passion Flower herb 5:1 extract 100 mg (from Passiflora incarnata herb 500 mg), Jujube seed 10:1 extract 90 mg (from Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa seed 900 mg). | Important distinctionRead the complete Valerian Complex ingredient list and current package. The serving facts describe this formula; a shared ingredient does not make it equivalent to another product. |
References: WSNC Valerian Complex recorded label details ↗ · Valerian: Usefulness and Safety | NCCIH ↗
What the ingredient evidence can establish
Evidence for valerian and sleep problems is inconsistent. NCCIH notes that an American Academy of Sleep Medicine guideline recommended against valerian for chronic insomnia in adults. Chronic sleep problems deserve assessment of their cause.
Traditional calming use does not establish reliable sleep improvement, and a study of one extract does not verify a three-herb combination. Long-term safety is not well established.
References: Valerian: Usefulness and Safety | NCCIH ↗
Review suitability, medicines and the whole formula
Avoid combining valerian with alcohol or sedatives without professional direction. Mental dullness and other effects can occur. Pregnancy, nursing, medicines and prolonged use require review of the full label.
Discuss sleep patterns, medicines and the plan for assessing benefit. A calming supplement should not replace evaluation of persistent insomnia.
References: WSNC Valerian Complex recorded label details ↗ · Valerian: Usefulness and Safety | NCCIH ↗
Prepare a focused practitioner conversation
Bring the selected label, your reason for considering valerian, and a list of medicines and other supplements. Compare the intended outcome with the specific preparation studied, and agree how suitability and any benefit will be assessed.
Manufacturer suggested-use text checked for these products: Valerian Complex: 1 tablet 2 – 4 times daily, or as directed.
These are separate product instructions, not one combined supplement schedule. Keep the current package directions with your practitioner plan; ingredient research does not override manufacturer labeling.
References: WSNC Valerian Complex recorded label details ↗ · Valerian: Usefulness and Safety | NCCIH ↗
Common questions
How should I compare valerian supplement labels?
The manufacturer lists valerian root-and-rhizome extract separately from passion flower herb and jujube seed extracts. Keep extract weights distinct from their original plant equivalents and do not count the whole tablet as valerian.
Does ingredient research prove the complete formula works?
Traditional calming use does not establish reliable sleep improvement, and a study of one extract does not verify a three-herb combination. Long-term safety is not well established.
What should I discuss before considering valerian?
Avoid combining valerian with alcohol or sedatives without professional direction. Mental dullness and other effects can occur. Pregnancy, nursing, medicines and prolonged use require review of the full label.
Evidence and product label sources
WSNC label links below present recorded Standard Process product information on our site. Noncommercial references explain ingredients, evidence limits and safety; they do not verify every formula amount or establish a treatment outcome for a finished product or protocol. The referenced organizations do not endorse this store.
Manufacturer nutrition-panel amounts shown here were checked October 14, 2026. Confirm the current packaging, directions and dietary information before use. Your healthcare practitioner can help assess individual suitability.
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