Valerian root vs Chamomile
On Reddit, owners rate Chamomile higher overall (4.0 vs 3.4). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Valerian root | Chamomile | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules or tea | capsules or tea |
| CalmVerdict score | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Recommendations | 1.0 | 3.5 |
| Tolerability | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Owner comments | 30 | 44 |
| Rated comments | 17 | 30 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 12% | 7% |
| Top praise | Calming effect, Taste & form | Taste & form, Calming effect |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Cost | Taste & form, Side effects |
By concern
| Context | Valerian root | Chamomile |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 5 of 9 positive | 5 of 10 positive |
| Everyday stress | 1 of 3 positive | 6 of 7 positive |
| Panic attacks | 3 of 5 positive | Too few comments |
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What owners say about Valerian root
4/5 Taste & form“I started taking valeriana root pills daily and I never had panic attacks again.”
4/5“Separately, I'm taking small amounts of valerian root through the day (2 x 26mg twice a day after meals) to help with stress.”
4/5 Taste & form“I started taking valerian root pills (it's natural and not addictive), drinking more camomila tea, exercising and I stopped having them.”
What owners say about Chamomile
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“I mix it (it tastes sweet) with chamomile tea before bed.”
4/5 Taste & form“Hey Chamomile tea helped me but everyones different.”
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“Panadol night yesterday so around 27 hours ago I felt a little dizzy but didn't sleep, showered right after taking the pills to help me relax more but nothing except a little drowsiness, chamomile tea I think like 23 hours ago, then I just…”
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