When I first started taking valerian, I bought the capsule form with powder inside (Solaray brand) and I couldn't even keep the bottle opened because it smelled so bad! Seriously, I though I got a contaminated bottle!
Now I take a capsule with liquid form valerian in it and there is no smell. Plus, the liquid is "suppose" to be more effective as it is better absorbed.
I get it at whole foods or wild oats. It's by GAIA HERBS and it's called Liquid Phyto-Caps valerian root. It's suppose to be a more concentrated full spectum alcohol-free vegetarian capsule.
I think it is more potent than the powdered form as the bottle says it is equivalent to 2000mg crude herb.
The website is www.gaiaherbs.com in case you want to check it out. But you could always get it at whole foods or wild oats and probably would be cheaper.
I suggest you try the powdered first, but if you aren't happy with it, don't give up on valerian totally. The liquid form may be another option for you!
-------------------- ~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!