Valarian

Back in the day, before my insomnia problems, I used to take Valerian extract sublingually on nights when I had to go to bed unusually early for a very early work appointment the next day.  Valerian worked great for me; got me to sleep but no hangover the next day.

 

I have read that Valarian has "valium like properties" and because of this I was hesitant to try to use it going through insomnia recovery from the benzos.

 

Does anyone have any experience with using valarian for benzo produced insomnia and/or know if there is any reason Valarian is contra indicated when one is recovering from the benzo insomnia?

 

I really liked the Valarian and would like to use it again but didn't want to potentially jeaopardize my recovery.

 

Thanks.

A few people have have taken Valerian with no ill effects. There is a Celestial Seasonings tea that has Valerian in it, too! Unfortunately, it didn't work for me, but I know it has worked for others!

 

-pete

Thank you.  I'm going to put that on my shopping list!

You're welcome! The tea is a version of the Sleepytime tea that they sell. It's tasty!

 

-pete

ohh yes that sleepytime tea is VERY good!!!! It tastes like liquid candy to me! 

I think it has some spearmint in it also?? I'm not sure

 

If you haven't tried the chamomile tea, I have been using it since it was reccomended to me here..sometimes I steep two bags per cup on rough nights, and it REALLy helps with my insomnia!

I've never had much luck with valarian. Although I only tried it once.

Good luck to you

-Intox

I do actually drink a lot of chamomile tea. I had great results with Valarian Subligually before I got on the Benzos.    Have you tried to Tincture sublingually?  It acts really fast for me.