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\nAs a herbalist, I have used the combination of Valerian and Passion Flower for many years with good results. Both herbs have sedative properties so I often prescribe them for insomnia.
\nIn regards to the other herbs and supplements you are taking this combination is safe to take alongside.
\nIt is worth noting that the B vitamins are extremely important for nerve health and though what you are taking now is good and helps with the symptoms of anxiety by calming the nervous system, it would be good for you to consider nourishing and supporting the nervous system by using herbs for the adrenal glands.
\nThe adrenal glands play an important role in your stress and nerve responses, as well as heart rate and inflammation responses.
\nHerbs to consider for the adrenals are:
\nLicorice
\nSiberian ginseng (not to be confused with the korean or panax ginseng)
\nOats (straw or seed)
\nWild yam
\nBorage
\nSarsarparilla
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\nHope this helps\r\n

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\r\n \r\n Thanks for the response.
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\nI\'ll do a bit of research about the herbs for the adrenals.
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\nHow do you feel about introducing St. Johns Wort into the mix?\r\n

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\r\n \r\n St John\'s wort is great herb for the nerves, however it needs to be taken with caution if on other orthodox medications. There are warnings it can cause photo-sensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight) too, but I have never experienced this with clients/customers.
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\nBefore introducing lots of other herbs etc, give the combinations you are trying currently a good length of time to work - 6-8 weeks. Include others one at a time, so you can tell if they\'re doing you some good or not. Or alternatively you could look for a formula or combination product containing all or some of the herbs already mentioned and swap to that, so you\'re not taking lots and lots of separate capsules etc\r\n

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\r\n \r\n One thing I have been noticing the last couple of days is a slight increase in heart rate for a few hours after taking Valerian.
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\nMy normal resing heart rate is mid 60s, it jumps to mid 80s lately after taking Valerian.
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\nI may skip a few days and see if I notice any difference..\r\n

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\r\n \r\n I should add....this has only happen a few times, and it was mainly after eating a big meal before bed.\r\n

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\r\n \r\n I\'ve used sleep mixtures with those herbs, and they work well together. You may also want to try Skullcap herb for anxiety...https://www.natmedtalk.com/wiki/Skullcap.
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\nSomething you should be taking every day is a Manesium Citrate supplement, it helps relax the muscles and calm overall.\r\n

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\r\n \r\n I saw a study recently that valerian root was shown to work better than St. John\'s wart. I used to take St. John\'s wart a lot, but personally it seems St. John\'s wart puts me in a better mode through the day, but valerian root actually helps me sleep if I take it at night.
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\nOne thing you might want to try is roobios tea. It\'s caffeine free and has a lot of antixidants, comparable to green tea. Yet it\'s very very relaxing. I drink green or oolong tea in the morning and then after lunch I\'m putting away at least a few cups of roobios tea. My coworker stopped drinking it with me as he told me he started to feel too lazy and relaxed at work. It doesn\'t do that to me, but it does have an extreme calming effect on me.\r\n

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