Valerian root vs Passionflower
On Reddit, owners rate Valerian root higher overall (3.4 vs 3.4). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Valerian root | Passionflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules or tea | capsules, tincture or tea |
| SnoozeVerdict score | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Recommendations | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| Tolerability | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Owner comments | 111 | 24 |
| Rated comments | 52 | 8 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 25% | 13% |
| Top praise | Taste & form, Dose & timing | Taste & form, Falling asleep faster |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Morning grogginess | Side effects |
By sleep problem
| Context | Valerian root | Passionflower |
|---|---|---|
| Falling asleep | 5 of 8 positive | Too few comments |
| Morning grogginess | 0 of 7 positive | Too few comments |
| Vivid dreams | 2 of 3 positive | Too few comments |
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What owners say about Valerian root
4/5“What really helped me were patches based on melatonin and valerian..”
5/5 Taste & form“Lifelong insomniac, I use valerian tea occasionally.”
4/5 Taste & form“When I've had jet lag I've found valerian tincture helps me get to sleep.”
What owners say about Passionflower
3/5 Morning grogginessSide effects“Passionflower extract. The mouth spray works quickly. Knocks me out, but also leaves me groggy the next day.”
4/5“Passionflower extract and Lemon balm extract helped me a lot.”
4/5 CalmingTaste & form“I've been drinking mulungu, lemongrass, and passionflower tea every night (i made a mix), and it's been helping me to sleep, i feel calmer!”
More detail: Valerian side effects
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