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Taking large amounts of Valerian?

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I have a couple bottles of Valerian root 400mg extract because they were on for 2 for 1. Taking 3-4 like the bottle says doesnt do anything so I tried taking 25 and it gave me a nice relaxing feeling. Would taking upwards of 60 if I open the capsules and put it in a drink be safe? If it matters at all I have a high benzo tolerance.
 
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I have a couple bottles of Valerian root 400mg extract because they were on for 2 for 1. Taking 3-4 like the bottle says doesnt do anything so I tried taking 25 and it gave me a nice relaxing feeling. Would taking upwards of 60 if I open the capsules and put it in a drink be safe? If it matters at all I have a high benzo tolerance.
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Whether it's safe or not, I am not sure so I am not going to comment on that. You can always do research on google. Erowid is another place where you may find some helpful information.
 
Valerian has been associated with hepatic impairment. I'd be cautious taking that much, especially when supplements aren't more regulated.
 
^ possibly some anxiety relief.

I have lots of valerian root but it smells so bad that I won't take it anymore. I couldn't imagine putting it in a drink. If you really enjoy it however I suggest getting a 'concentrated liquid extract'. It also smells and tastes quite awful but would be less disgusting than putting pills in a drink.

If you are looking for a high from taking that much valerian, I would try something else. Even if it's safe it won't compare to a nice benzo.
 
^kava kava is another option that's about as readily available as well as more effective and enjoyable for most. There are many different forms of both valerian and kava kava and potency can vary wildly. If you have cheap pills from a grocery store, they aren't going to do a whole lot... but if you have a good quality, potent extract then either one can be quite effective as a sedative and anxiolytic. I've used both quite a bit (primarily for muscle spasm) and in my view, valerian can't hold a tiny bic lighter to kava.
 
I'm pretty sure Kava is illegal in Canada. Also, I have an odorless Valerian root extract. Also, i have no benzos or weed at the moment so can only buy things OTC but I won't touch DPH and I try to do dxm as little as possible
 
^Good idea to avoid using DXM unless you have to. I've noticed that DPH is effective if you're sane with the dosages, meaning keep it below 75-50mg.

Valerian root extract + DPH = some amazing sleep.
 
WorldWarMe said:
I'm pretty sure Kava is illegal in Canada. Also, I have an odorless Valerian root extract. Also, i have no benzos or weed at the moment so can only buy things OTC but I won't touch DPH and I try to do dxm as little as possible
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I hear the muscle relaxant orphenadrine is OTC in Canada. You just have to ask for it from the pharmacy counter.
 
Alright, funny enough my buddy just came by wanting to take some DXM. He wants to take quite large doses tho (900mg), nothing I can't handle, I've taken 800mg before. The thing is I took 200mg of 5-HTP last night (14.5 hours ago), can I still take the DXM or is there a risk of Serotonin Syndrome?
 
900mg. I've taken MDMA the day after 5-HTP use, and I was taking the 5-HTP daily before. Last night was the first time I've taken 5-HTP in over a year, and it's been over 13 hours. I'm pretty sure it would be safe. That's just my opinion tho.
 
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does it have any thing to offer besides possibly helping with sleep?
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The effect on me is just a reduction in the irritability that you get through insomnia. I've taken it during the day if that day is turning out to be particularly annoying. It does help but not in an obvious way, you just stop being annoyed by stuff :)
 
I'm no stranger to benzos, having all the access to clonazepam I need, as well as others. I find valerian to be a fine replacement. No, it's no valium, but in large doeses to mayself I find it effective, as far as taking the edge off like a motherfucker. It's not "recreational," so to speak, but has it's place for sure.
 
Not sure that this thread needed dredging up from the past, am going to close it up now.

If anyone has any problems with my closing of the thread or think that it should be reopened then shoot me a PM

Mugz :)
 
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