Valeriana pseudofficinalis

Reported Doses

Safety/efficacy may not be established; reported doses may be derived from limited or potentially inadequate studies w/ variable regimens, multi-ingredient products, or where concentration of active ingredients may vary widely

Effectiveness Ratings

[see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table]

anxiety

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 530 mg PO qhs given 60min before bedtime; Alt: 100 mg PO tid w/ meals

delirium

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 625 mg/5 mL valerian root extract syrup PO q12h; Info: used w/ lemon balm

depression

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 530 mg PO qhs given 60min before bedtime

dysmenorrhea

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 255 mg PO tid x3 days; Start: 1st day of menstruation

insomnia, adult pts

[Possibly Effective]

Dose: 300-600 mg PO qhs; Alt: 100 mg PO tid; 530 mg PO bid

insomnia, peds pts

[Possibly Effective]

Dose: 160-320 mg/day PO divided qd-bid; Info: used w/ lemon balm

menopausal sx

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 225 mg PO tid; Alt: 530 mg PO bid; 500 mg PO bid (extract ratio 50:50 valerian:fennel)

premenstrual syndrome

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 530 mg PO bid given on last 7 days of menstrual cycle

preop anxiety

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 100 mg PO x1 given 60min before procedure

restless legs syndrome

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 530 mg PO qhs given 60min before bedtime

stress

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 600 mg PO qd before stress exposure; Alt: 100-360 mg PO x1 before stress exposure

tension headache

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 1060 mg PO qhs