Should not be taken if pregnant or lactating. Many thousands of people complain of insomnia, either of a temporary or ongoing nature. Sleepy Head capsules contain a special formulation of herbal extracts which can help relieve insomnia, eliminating the need for prescription sleep-aids. Valerian is useful for short-term treatment of insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling asleep and poor sleep quality. Valerian root contains a complex mixture of substances known as valepotriates which have sedative and tranquilizing properties.
Numerous studies confirm valerian's effectiveness for poor sleep.
No side effects were observed. 1 People who use valerian as a sleep aid are often impressed with the wide-awake feeling they experience on waking. This compares well with the drowsy, drugged sensation many experience when taking prescription sleep inducers. Passion flower also possesses natural tranquilizing properties, and is similarly useful in the treatment of insomnia. The plant contains various flavonoids and alkaloids, which depress the central nervous system.