Valerian Root
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Description
Nature's Sunshine Valerian Root is a single-herb capsule containing 440mg of Valeriana officinalis root powder, 100 capsules to the bottle. Valerian is one of the oldest herbs in the Western tradition, with written records stretching back more than a thousand years, and it is taken as the whole dried root powder here rather than as an extract. This is a listed medicine on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Valerian is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to induce sleep and to relieve sleeplessness, and the capsules are taken an hour before bed.
Product Strengths
- Whole root powder: 440mg of Valeriana officinalis root powder per capsule, named as the powder rather than an extract, so there is no equivalence figure to interpret.
- Single herb: valerian is the only active, with no blends or added herbs.
- Traditional Western herbal use: the ARTG record permits traditional use in Western herbal medicine to relieve restlessness and excess nervous energy, to relieve nervous tension and unrest, to induce sleep and to relieve sleeplessness.
- Taken before bed: two capsules an hour before sleeping, so the 100 capsule bottle covers roughly 50 nights.
- Clean formulation: Nature's Sunshine states no added gluten, lactose, soy, starch, sugars or salt, no wheat products and no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives.
- Listed medicine: included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as AUST L 48073.
Suitable For / Not Suitable For
Suitable for: Adults following the directions on the pack.
Not suitable for: Vegans and vegetarians, because the capsule shell is gelatin; Pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless advised by a health professional; Children, because it is for adults only.
Ingredients
| Each capsule contains | Amount |
|---|---|
| Valeriana officinalis (valerian) root powder | 440mg |
Excipients: gelatin, glacial acetic acid, potable water, silicon dioxide and sodium lauryl sulfate, so the capsule shell is gelatin and it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. Nature's Sunshine states there is no added gluten, lactose, soy, starch, sugars or salt, no wheat products and no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives. Always review label for full list of ingredients.
Allergens
The ingredient list declares this product free from gluten, wheat, lactose and soy. Always review label for full list of ingredients.
Suggested Use
Adults - Take 2 capsules one hour before sleeping, or as professionally prescribed.
Cost Per Serve
| Pack size | 100 capsules |
|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 capsules |
| Serves per pack | 50 |
| Price | $49.45 |
| Cost per serve | $0.99 |
Cost per serve is approximate and based on the current price.
Warnings
Nature's Sunshine states that in rare cases valerian may harm the liver, and directs you to stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin or eyes, or unusual fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain, dark urine or itching. Not recommended while pregnant or breast feeding. Take two hours away from all prescription medications. Because valerian is taken to induce sleep, take care with driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you. Contains gelatin. Adults only. Keep out of reach of children. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.
TGA Listing
Listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as AUST L 48073. Listed medicines carry an AUST L number and are assessed by the TGA for quality and safety, not for efficacy.
Storage
Keep the bottle tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Confirm storage directions from product label.
Disclaimer
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. This information is general in nature and is not a substitute for advice from your health professional.
ingredients
suggested dose
Nature's Sunshine Valerian Root is a single-herb capsule containing 440mg of Valeriana officinalis root powder, 100 capsules to the bottle. Valerian is one of the oldest herbs in the Western tradition, with written records stretching back more than a thousand years, and it is taken as the whole dried root powder here rather than as an extract. This is a listed medicine on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Valerian is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to induce sleep and to relieve sleeplessness, and the capsules are taken an hour before bed.
Product Strengths
- Whole root powder: 440mg of Valeriana officinalis root powder per capsule, named as the powder rather than an extract, so there is no equivalence figure to interpret.
- Single herb: valerian is the only active, with no blends or added herbs.
- Traditional Western herbal use: the ARTG record permits traditional use in Western herbal medicine to relieve restlessness and excess nervous energy, to relieve nervous tension and unrest, to induce sleep and to relieve sleeplessness.
- Taken before bed: two capsules an hour before sleeping, so the 100 capsule bottle covers roughly 50 nights.
- Clean formulation: Nature's Sunshine states no added gluten, lactose, soy, starch, sugars or salt, no wheat products and no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives.
- Listed medicine: included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as AUST L 48073.
Suitable For / Not Suitable For
Suitable for: Adults following the directions on the pack.
Not suitable for: Vegans and vegetarians, because the capsule shell is gelatin; Pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless advised by a health professional; Children, because it is for adults only.
Ingredients
| Each capsule contains | Amount |
|---|---|
| Valeriana officinalis (valerian) root powder | 440mg |
Excipients: gelatin, glacial acetic acid, potable water, silicon dioxide and sodium lauryl sulfate, so the capsule shell is gelatin and it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. Nature's Sunshine states there is no added gluten, lactose, soy, starch, sugars or salt, no wheat products and no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives. Always review label for full list of ingredients.
Allergens
The ingredient list declares this product free from gluten, wheat, lactose and soy. Always review label for full list of ingredients.
Suggested Use
Adults - Take 2 capsules one hour before sleeping, or as professionally prescribed.
Cost Per Serve
| Pack size | 100 capsules |
|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 capsules |
| Serves per pack | 50 |
| Price | $49.45 |
| Cost per serve | $0.99 |
Cost per serve is approximate and based on the current price.
Warnings
Nature's Sunshine states that in rare cases valerian may harm the liver, and directs you to stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin or eyes, or unusual fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain, dark urine or itching. Not recommended while pregnant or breast feeding. Take two hours away from all prescription medications. Because valerian is taken to induce sleep, take care with driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you. Contains gelatin. Adults only. Keep out of reach of children. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.
TGA Listing
Listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as AUST L 48073. Listed medicines carry an AUST L number and are assessed by the TGA for quality and safety, not for efficacy.
Storage
Keep the bottle tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Confirm storage directions from product label.
Disclaimer
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. This information is general in nature and is not a substitute for advice from your health professional.
Valerian
Valerian root, the way you like it.
Choose tablets, capsules, drops to count into water, or dried root for tea. It's the same root behind all of them, so pick the form that suits you.
Christina HanleyBHSc (Nutritional Medicine), Health Content Lead
Checked this page October 2026
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Is Valerian right for you?
Common questions
Why does every Australian valerian supplement label carry a liver warning?
Because Australia's permitted ingredients list (Schedule 1) requires it. Items 5125, 5127 and 5129 all say the same thing: when a valerian medicine is taken by mouth, the label must carry the warning 'In rare cases, valerian may harm the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin/eyes or unusual: fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain, dark urine or itching.' It's a condition of the ingredient being permitted at all, so it appears on every valerian medicine taken by mouth sold here, not just certain brands.
Is there an approved health claim for valerian in Australia?
No. We checked all 17 parts of the TGA's permitted health claims list and found no entry for valerian, so there's no permitted health wording we can use for this herb. Being a permitted ingredient means valerian can legally go into a listed medicine. It doesn't say what that medicine can claim, and it isn't a government endorsement of the herb.
Are valerian tea and valerian capsules the same thing?
They come from the same root, but they're sold under different rules. Tablets, capsules and drops are listed medicines, so they're covered by Schedule 1, limited to use by mouth, and carry the liver warning. Dried root sold as tea is a food and sits outside those rules, so it carries no Schedule 1 warning. The amount of root you get depends on the product in each case, and we don't have a figure for either.
Before you start
The evidence, and its limits
The Australian rules
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Always read the label and follow the directions for use. General information only, and not a substitute for advice from your doctor or one of our naturopaths.