Originally Posted by
Kawboy 
Be cautious of KavaKava, it's a depressant/intoxicant. It's a known hepatotoxin so extended use can cause liver damage. Valerian works as a mild sedative/relaxant but stinks.
This is true with kava. short term use for anxiety has helped alot of people i know including myself, asits not sedating but calming to some. Valerian has always worked well for me, and so has passion flower, chamomile and magnesium citrate which i drink every night. alot of the regular otc sleep aids mess with peoples sleep quality and leave you feeling drugged ie diphenhydramine etc.