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A member asked:
Is it safe to take a few drops of valerian root tincture each night on a regular basis for sleep aid?
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Possibly but caution: A meta-analysis of 18 studies found that Valerian decreased objective sleep latency by less than one minute compared with placebo. Valerian may also produce hepatotoxic effects. Contamination with undesirable substances poses a problem for many such natural remedies. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 2/18/2015
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