I believe that herbal used as per folklore of many many years are not toxic. The danger lies in the extracts from herbs where the dose exceeds that by folklore recommendations manifolds. But we wpd’s are desperate lot and the “respected” medical establishment have no cure for us so we read research and hang on to it with hope .. and some times we are ready to turn ourselves into white rats .. (The medical establishment is doing the same with us any way !?)
I agree with you that one has to be careful .. the research articles are not easy reading..
I am very greatful to forum members who do this wonderful search and exchange opinions and experience .. and I am specially thankful to those of us who explain this research and comment on it..
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With regard to Valerian root : I found out that one of the supplement companies is offering it as one constituent of a sleep essential tablet containiNg the following :

-valerian root 100 mg
-passion flower 50 mg
-chamomile flower 75 mg
-hops flower 75 mg
-scullcap herb 75 mg
-L-taurine 50 mg
-GABA 25 MG
- MELATONINE 3MG
- Magnesium 30 mg
- calcium 40 mg

ANY IDEAS OR COMMENTS AS I AM THINKING OF USING IT ??