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For which length of time is valerian generally safe to use?
Valerian seems to be most effective after you take it regularly for two or more weeks. Because dosages varied in studies involving valerian and some studies weren’t rigorous, it’s not clear what dose is most effective or for how long you should take a particular dose.
Can too much valerian root hurt you?
There are some possible side effects associated with valerian root, although most of them are mild. These include headache, dizziness, itchiness, stomachache, dry mouth, vivid dreams, and drowsiness. It’s rare, but liver damage has also been seen with excessive use of valerian root supplements.
Can you build up a tolerance to valerian root?
However, it is apparent that clinical effects generally wear off after about 4–6 hours. Moreover, some have suggested that continued use of valerian, at the effective dose, does not result in tolerance to the effect (Spinella, 2001).
Can you withdraw from valerian root?
For most people, valerian does not appear to cause dependency. Nor does it cause withdrawal symptoms for most. But there are a few reports of withdrawal symptoms when valerian has been used over very long periods of time. If you want to stop taking valerian, lower your dose gradually rather than stopping all at once.
Is valerian bad for your liver?
Hepatotoxicity. Valerian has been implicated in a small number of cases of clinically apparent liver injury, but usually in combination with other botanicals such as skullcap or black cohosh. In view of its wide scale use, valerian has to be considered a very rare cause of hepatic injury.
Is valerian bad for kidneys?
According to a study on valerian, different doses of this medication could cause no increase in blood urine nitrogen and creatinine (compared to sham group). Therefore, the extract of this herb was not likely to have toxic effects on rat kidneys [37]. Scientific studies on valerian have begun on humans since 1970 [33].
Is valerian root toxic to the liver?
Is valerian hard on the liver?
Is valerian root bad for your kidneys?
Does valerian cause liver damage?
How safe is valerian root?
Once sleep improves, it’s recommended that you keep taking valerian for two to six weeks. For anxiety, try 120 to 200 milligrams, three to four times per day. Although valerian root is generally regarded as safe, side effects such as headache, dizziness or stomach problems can occur.
How much Valerian is safe?
Valerian is considered safe for most when taken for four to eight weeks, but its safety with long-term use is not known. Taking more then 900 mg before bedtime may cause daytime drowsiness.