Herb Pharm - Valerian Extract 4 Fl. Oz. 64256

This is a really special kind of Valerian. The taste and smell may be odd to people not used to herbal remedies, I would best describe it as Spikenard. I was very impressed by it and wish I had bought an extra one, since I'm overseas and had to reship it.I have read elsewhere in the reviews that some are saying there is a difference between the 1oz & 4oz versions. I haven't tried the 1oz, but I highly doubt this is true. The 4oz version I have is a darkish gold or brown with a very noticeable and pleasant (in my view) herbal taste.

Very useful for relaxation, calming frayed nerves, and gently inducing sleep - I've tried various different brands of dried Valerian capsules/tablets in the past and never felt much of an effect from any of them, but this tincture is most definitely "active." Really nice to have this on hand as a relaxation aid/stress reliever and sleep aid. The capsules also had that characteristic funky odor, and I have to say that while this product definitely has a strong and unmistakable taste and smell to it, the flavor sort of borders on sweet... funky sweet, I guess. But I find it a lot more palatable than the scent that hits you when you open up a jar of valerian capsules. I've always found HerbPharm's products in general to be of high quality, and this one is no exception. Will definitely be ordering again as I am just about out of my current bottle. I'm not a doctor but one thing I'd mention as well as just a little tip from user to user - start out with a small dose and see how it affects you, then gradually increase until you get to know this substance and how it will affect your body. For just general "cup of tea" level relaxation enhancing effects, I take a very small dose; when I'm stressed out or upset about something and want a gentle herbal product to kind of take the edge off, I basically double that small dose; if I'm trying to get to sleep and having a hard time doing so, I take 3x the small dose, maybe 4-5x at times, but really never higher than that or else I feel groggy and foggy upon waking up and it persists for first half of my day. Hope this review helps people get an idea of what to expect from this product - peace

I am a 79 year old female plagued by a myriad of aches, pains, serious lack of sleep, depression and anxiety and family issues, and even tho my son is a cause of much of the above, he is the one who recommended this particular brand of valerian, so all of the aforementioned forgotten and forgiven as this valerian is absolutely exceptional. It has changed my life. Excuse me please, my phone is ringing, it’s my son, but now it’s ok - no more stress.

I’ve been using the 1 oz bottles for a while. They are so stinky but they work amazingly. I saw there was a 4 oz bottle and was excited to buy in a larger amount. This larger bottle doesn’t even smell like valerian - it just smells like alcohol. I usually have to hide the cup I take it from from my cats because they go wild for valerian, well they haven’t touched the cup I’ve been using for the 4 oz version. Additionally, my sleep hasn’t been as good as it was when I had the 1 oz. Very disappointed!

Good purchaseGood product!!