I haven't had any luck with Valerian Root or Kava Kava. I also tried Calms Forte & the Nerve Tonic by this same company. I'm just hard to medicate apparently (or herb-icate too?) But I tried, many times. Quality really matters apparently, and I've taken good quality of both. Valerian with Hops or Passion Flower is supposed to be best. Also liquid form, you can get it in the natural foods store is good, and more effective than capsules. I also tried capsules and tea. But for many people all 4 of these things I mentioned above help.

So I've tried lots of things, and desperate for something to help w/ anxiety and sleep...recently got another suggest - they are homeopathic lozenges, and not very expensive. Called Moon Drops (for sleep) and Calm Drops for anxiety. Apparently they get rave reviews, but haven't worked on me. I love the taste of the lozenges though! I got them from a natural foods store.