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Sleep & Relaxation Aid

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Public • 06 Apr 2026

Valerian root & passionflower are combined to aid sleep & promote relaxation. Valerian root is known for its calming effects, while passionflower helps reduce anxiety & improve sleep quality.

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Sleep & Relaxation Aid
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Valerian Root
Before bed
MODERATE
600mg
Passionflower
Before bed
MODERATE
500mg
No interactions detected
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Valerian Root
Take ~2h before the intended effect window
Reaches peak plasma concentration in ~2h. Half-life ~1.5h.
Passionflower
Take ~2h before the intended effect window
Reaches peak plasma concentration in ~2h. Half-life ~1h.

Interaction analysis is based on peer-reviewed pharmacology. PMID links go to PubMed. Not medical advice.

Supplements
2 items
Valerian RootLow
Before bed •
Provides calming effects to aid sleep.
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600mg
Functional brain connectivity
Low
Population: Nonclinical volunteers with psychological stress
Study type: RCT
Dose context: 300 mg typical (range: 300–300 mg) • Duration: 4 weeks

Valerian root extract affected functional brain connectivity, potentially linked to its anxiolytic effects.

Citation: Roh et al. (2019). Valerian extract alters functional brain connectivity: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Journal.•DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6286
Anxiety reduction
Low
Population: Individuals with anxiety disorders
Study type: Systematic review
Dose context: 600 mg typical

Valerian root has been used for its anxiolytic effects, but evidence is insufficient to confirm efficacy.

Citation: Crawford et al. (2021). Dietary Supplement Ingredients for Optimizing Cognitive Performance Among Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review. Journal.•DOI: 10.1089/acm.2021.0135
Sleep quality after surgery
Moderate
Population: Patients post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Study type: RCT
Dose context: 300 mg typical (range: 300–300 mg) • Duration: 4 weeks

Valerian extract improved sleep quality in patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Citation: Zare Elmi et al. (2021). Efficacy of Valerian Extract on Sleep Quality after Coronary Artery bypass Graft Surgery: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal.•DOI: 10.1007/s11655-020-2727-1
PassionflowerModerate
Before bed •
Helps reduce anxiety & improve sleep quality.
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500mg
Anxiety reduction
Moderate
Population: Generalized anxiety disorder patients
Study type: RCT
Dose context: 500 mg typical

Passionflower extract was comparable to oxazepam in reducing anxiety symptoms.

Citation: Akhondzadeh et al. (2001). Passionflower in the treatment of generalized anxiety: a pilot double-blind randomized controlled trial with oxazepam.•DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2710.2001.00367.x
Anxiety reduction
Moderate
Population: Adults with anxiety disorders
Study type: Systematic review
Dose context: 500 mg typical

Passionflower preparations were found to reduce anxiety levels, with effects less evident in mild anxiety.

Citation: Zhang et al. (2022). Medicinal herbs for the treatment of anxiety: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.•DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2004.02.023
Opioid withdrawal symptom reduction
Low
Population: Patients undergoing opioid withdrawal
Study type: Systematic review
Dose context: 500 mg typical

Passionflower may aid in reducing symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

Citation: Kruszecki et al. (2021). A systematic review of integrative medicine for opioid withdrawal.•DOI: 10.4097/kjae.2016.69.4.319

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