Organic Valerian Root Extract for Calm, Relaxation & Restful Sleep
Sleep is one of the most fundamental pillars of hormonal health, immune resilience, and overall vitality, yet it is among the first to suffer when stress, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation take hold. Valerian root has been used for centuries in Western herbal traditions as a gentle, non-habit-forming nervine and sleep support herb. Gaia Herbs Pro delivers it in their patented Liquid Phyto-Cap format: a concentrated, full-spectrum, alcohol-free liquid extract sealed inside a vegan capsule for superior absorption compared to standard dry herb capsules. Grown on Gaia's own certified organic farm, each serving delivers a guaranteed 1.8mg of active valerenic acids, the key phytochemicals responsible for valerian's calming and sleep-supporting effects.
How It Works
Valerian root works primarily through its interaction with GABA, the brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. Valerenic acids, the active constituents in valerian, inhibit the breakdown of GABA in the brain and may modulate GABA receptors directly, producing a calming effect on the nervous system without the dependency or morning grogginess associated with pharmaceutical sleep aids. The result is a gentler, more natural transition into sleep, and a more restorative quality of rest.
In Chinese medicine, valerian's calming, slightly bitter, and warm qualities give it an affinity for the Heart and Liver, the two organ systems most involved in Shen disturbance, insomnia, and the kind of restless, overthinking mind that keeps you awake despite exhaustion.
What Valerian Supports
- Natural transition into sleep and reduced time to fall asleep
- Deeper, more restorative sleep quality
- Calm and relaxation in the evening hours
- Nervous system regulation for stress-related sleep disruption
- Relief from occasional restlessness and mental overactivity at night
Why Gaia Herbs Pro
Gaia Herbs' patented Liquid Phyto-Cap technology delivers a concentrated, full-spectrum, alcohol-free liquid extract in a vegan capsule, providing better bioavailability than standard powdered herb capsules. The valerian is grown on Gaia's own certified organic farm, meaning seed-to-shelf traceability and no reliance on third-party commodity sourcing. Every batch is traceable through their MeetYourHerbs® platform.
How to Use
Take 2 capsules 1 hour before bedtime. Benefits build over time with consistent use.
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have a medical condition or take prescription medications, particularly sedatives or CNS depressants.
Supplement Facts (per 2 capsules)
Organic Valerian Root Extract (Valeriana officinalis): 450mg | Valerenic Acids: 1.8mg | Dry herb equivalent: 1,650mg
Other ingredients: Vegetable glycerin, water, vegan capsule (hypromellose), maltodextrin
Count: 60 capsules (30 servings)
