How Long Does Valerian Root Stay in Your System? A Grower’s Guide to Timing, Safety, and Clearance
TL;DR: Valerian root’s active marker compound, valerenic acid, has an elimination half-life of about 1.1 hours and drops below measurable serum levels within 5 to 6 hours in healthy adults. Most people fully clear the herb in under 24 hours. It rarely triggers standard drug screens and does not accumulate with nightly use. Valerenic acid,…