I use a tincture, dealing with the root is too much like cooking

The tincture would be better way to go over capsules. The purity isn't so good after processing, and compressing, whatever they do.

You shouldnt use valerian for more than 4 weeks in a row from what I have read. I am going to take as directed and see, haven't been sleeping well. Last night was about 8 hours of staring at the ceiling.

Works similar as benzos, no where near as strong tho. And you should not take it with benzos or other sedatives. You do not feel groggy or drugged. I just feel calm and peacful, well thats my experience so far. It seems subtle.