Sleep RX contains Valerian Root as its main active ingredient, an herb commonly used for its sedating properties. Valerian root is becoming a popular ingredient in formulas designed to induce sleep and promote relaxation.

Other herbs included in the formula include a blend of Wild Lettuce, Paeonia Lactiflora and Ziziphus Spinosa to help calm, relax, restore and relieve physical discomfort while also promoting improved sleep cycles.

The Valerian Root used in this product comes from Germany; as mentioned above, Valerian Root has become a popular inclusion in formulas intended to combat stress and anxiety, as well as to treat insomnia. The root extract is often used by itself as an herbal alternative to prescription sleeping medications, and is said to be even more effective since it is non-addictive and helps users to feel more alert upon waking.

Supposedly, Valerian Root has been shown in some studies to help decrease the amount of time it takes for individuals with insomnia to fall asleep; the exact details of these studies are hard to locate, however.

This extract is said to be “safe “for promoting relaxation when taken periodically throughout the day, and is sometimes recommended for treating tension headaches or muscle pain. When used over time, Valerian could actually cause headaches and insomnia; it should not be used in conjunction with barbiturates or certain medications, and users should be aware of its diuretic effect.

As the name suggests and we have discussed, this product is intended to aid those with sleeping disorders and is a natural alternative. The product comes in the form of oral tablets and the manufacturer suggests taking two tablets prior to going to bed at night.

Due to the sedating effects of Valerian root, consumers should be sure to use this product solely as a sleep aid, and are often advised to not take it prior to operating any heavy machinery or driving a vehicle. While this may promote sleepiness, it does not have the most comprehensive formula that we have seen for those wishing to decrease stress and tension. Consumers may be interested in seeking products containing the mineral lithium as an alternative.

• Available for a discounted price online
• Website lists all ingredients

• Retail price is high
• No free trial sample available
• Does not contain the natural mineral lithium

Sleep RX Natural Sleep contains some popular natural ingredients commonly used to promote restfulness, as discussed. We appreciate that the formula is “natural” and is an alternative to the prescription or over the counter medications that often contain chemicals that could be harmful.

There are products on the market today that contain the mineral form of lithium, as mentioned above. This is different than Lithium Carbonate, a psychiatric drug often used to treat bipolar disorder; in the mineral form, lithium can help elevate the mood, and is both non-toxic and non-addictive. We recommend seeking products from companies who offer free product samples available without prescription.