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Default Apr 10, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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Just curious as to how effective and safe it is for long term use.
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Default Apr 12, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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I haven't used valerian on its own but a friend of mine used to make herbal tea with valerian in it. I found it relaxing but it wasn't knocking me out or anything. I can't remember the other ingredients but I'll ask her if I remember.
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Default Apr 17, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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I have not tried valerian, but I used lavender essential oil. Use 100% therapeutic grade only (make sure it comes in a dark glass bottle and does not have any "other than natural" ingredients in it. Place 3-6 drops on your pillow and turn your pillow over so the aroma wafts up while you sleep.

This helped rid me of insomnia after doing it nightly for about 4wks... I am sure different people take differing amounts of time. As far as I know, as long as you are not allergic to lavender there is no danger in doing this particular method.
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Default Apr 20, 2017 at 09:33 PM
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I had to find the right brand. It helped my anxiety and st. Johns wort. Kava-kava workswell also
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