Where do you buy? And how effective is it?

Years ago someone I worked with recommended I drink Valerian root tea while we were working to "mellow me out". I drank the strongest formula available all day for about 2 weeks. It did absolutely nothing whatsoever and the herb smells kind of like vomit - no joke.

Don't waste your time and money.

Alternative, Cassia Siamea Britt (Kee Lek in Thai), it is a Thai herb and they make curry with Kee Lek leaves. You can find it in most of local market, you can make a tea with it, use approx. 20 grams of fresh Kee Lek leaves boil with 1 lite water.

Alternative, Cassia Siamea Britt (Kee Lek in Thai), it is a Thai herb and they make curry with Kee Lek leaves. You can find it in most of local market, you can make a tea with it, use approx. 20 grams of fresh Kee Lek leaves boil with 1 lite water.

Works for you.....or did you just get in?

Alternative, Cassia Siamea Britt (Kee Lek in Thai), it is a Thai herb and they make curry with Kee Lek leaves. You can find it in most of local market, you can make a tea with it, use approx. 20 grams of fresh Kee Lek leaves boil with 1 lite water.

Works for you.....or did you just get in?

No, the books and the way to read is help for me but I used to eat a lot of this herb and later know that it help for relax and good sleep.

Valerian oil worked for me, but I guess it could've been just a placebo effect

Valerian tea works for me... once you get past the smell.

I have some capsules from US Swansons brand, I can give you some so you can try.

We can meet somewhere, I have a car so no problem.

I tried the herb in large capsules.

It worked but the taste/smell was to much.

If you need something like valerian root on a regular basis, something is wrong with your liftestyle. You may need some professional counselling. Try taking long walks (or other forms of exercise) which will help release stress. Camomile tea is a simple relaxant at bed time.

I've tried valerian in various forms with little impact. A couple of years ago I had a pack of Chinese herbs put together for me by Dr. Wang at the large Chinese pharmacy in Warorot market. They "worked, i.e., I did sleep, but the boiling, reboiling, and ghastly taste kept me from returning for a refill.

the effect of natural herbals as sleeping aids varies from individual to individual.... there are so many factors that i don't believe one can generalize from "it worked for me" to... "well, it should work for ME"... of course, with herbals, for the most part, there is no harm done by trying them out.

Other "natural" remedies have the same problems. Melatonin knocks my mom and sister out for a solid 8 hours... i can toss them back like sugar tablets... and nothing happens...

MMV

tried it, made me even more awake. Google "paradox effect".

Its cousin hop has a much better effect on me

I use MELATONIN, very effective and safe. I order in Bangkok für 700 b. for 300 tabs (Schliff Sleep Support).

1. Go hospital (or sleeping disorder & mental psycho clinic)

2. Tell doctor "I can't sleep"

3. Get nice meds

Catch ZZzzz's.

1. Go hospital (or sleeping disorder & mental psycho clinic)

2. Tell doctor "I can't sleep"

3. Get nice meds

Catch ZZzzz's.

Failing that, get drunk.

If valerian or melatonin don't work, you can try Gamma-Amino Butyric acid (GABA), it is an amino acid which acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It inhibits nerve transmission in the brain, calming nervous activity. As a supplement it is sold and promoted for these neurotransmitter effects as a natural tranquilizer. Ask your doctor.

Read TV everyday - that works!!!

What's wrong with a little Diazepam (Valium) every now and then for sleep? If 5-7.5 mg. won't relax you then you might have a problem requiring medical treatment. Most Doctors stock it in their clinics. Been around for ages...because it is effective.

If you need something like valerian root on a regular basis, something is wrong with your liftestyle. You may need some professional counselling. Try taking long walks (or other forms of exercise) which will help release stress. Camomile tea is a simple relaxant at bed time.

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I wish I could sleep and function without medication but sadly I have no choice and wish the amitryptiline didnt make me feel like a fridge magnet the night after use. So taking 6 mg of Lorazepam is the only remedy for me before sleep, kee lek and those herbal supplements dont touch me, try some melatonin supplements with lorazepam and you will get a good 6 hour sleep. I wish I could sleep for 8 hours but I never could!

one beer always works for me.

but sometimes it ends up being a long night.

If you need something like valerian root on a regular basis, something is wrong with your liftestyle. You may need some professional counselling. Try taking long walks (or other forms of exercise) which will help release stress. Camomile tea is a simple relaxant at bed time.

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I wish I could sleep and function without medication but sadly I have no choice and wish the amitryptiline didnt make me feel like a fridge magnet the night after use. So taking 6 mg of Lorazepam is the only remedy for me before sleep, kee lek and those herbal supplements dont touch me, try some melatonin supplements with lorazepam and you will get a good 6 hour sleep. I wish I could sleep for 8 hours but I never could!

6 mg.? Are you sure? I have a very high tolerance to all benzos but 2 mg. is considered a high dose. In fact they usually use 4 mg. IV in clinical procedures and 0,5-2 mg. orally. If I took 6 mg. I would not be able to get out of bed the next without a severe hangover.

Just today an email received me about a radio interview about why many people are sleep deprived and what to do about it, May be helpful.

http://chriskresser....-to-do-about-it

Edited October 4, 201213 yr by Joop50