Does valerian make you go to sleep?

Valerian is an herb that is known to help you sleep better. Valerian can promote a deeper and more restful sleep while relaxing the muscles and nervous system. It is commonly used for insomnia and other sleep disorders.   

Besides valerian being the go-to herb for sleep, it has other health benefits. Valerian can also help lower anxiety and psychological stress. It is also known as a pain reliever with its muscle-relaxing properties helping ease the pain. Valerian can also help with regulating hypertension because it relaxes the blood vessels. 

Valerian has been shown to reduce hot flashes in menopausal women after they consumed it over eight weeks.  In a separate case study, women who suffered from premenstrual symptoms (PMS) or painful menstruation showed that reduced their emotional, behavior and physical PMS symptoms.