jimmym40 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Where do you buy? And how effective is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbe Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbe Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangSerbia Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Valerian oil worked for me, but I guess it could've been just a placebo effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Valerian tea works for me... once you get past the smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop50 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pond Life Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I tried the herb in large capsules. It worked but the taste/smell was to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVicar Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmaybe Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippydedodah Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 tried it, made me even more awake. Google "paradox effect". Its cousin hop has a much better effect on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerjoy Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I use MELATONIN, very effective and safe. I order in Bangkok für 700 b. for 300 tabs (Schliff Sleep Support). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 1. Go hospital (or sleeping disorder & mental psycho clinic) 2. Tell doctor "I can't sleep" 3. Get nice meds Catch ZZzzz's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop50 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjalin Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Read TV everyday - that works!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnilangur Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 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 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 one beer always works for me. but sometimes it ends up being a long night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop50 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) 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, 2012 by Joop50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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