Hi,

I'm researching an article on valerian root as a treatment for insomnia for The Times and I need a case study of someone who has used the supplement. If anyone has suffered from insomnia and has found valerian helpful could you contact me either on this thread or at tom.hirst@thetimes.co.uk.

Thanks,
Tom

I can't help myself Tom. But the PhD has given me sleeping problems on a number of occasions so your probably asking the right people!

Tiggs

Hi Tom, I take Kalms when I have difficulty sleeping which I know have Valerian in them. I find it really effective, but don't know if it's necessarily insomnia?

I might be actually, if you would like to send me an e-mail with your experience of it then I would be in a better position to judge. Thanks, Tom

i take valerian tablets in stressful times, like exam times, or crises (family member being critically ill or such), when i find i can't sleep properly for several nights in a row.
found it helps to get over crises, but when it gets really serious, i still can't sleep. so in emergencies i take prescription sleeping pills instead.