Sleep problems are widely prevalent and associated with various comorbidities including
anxiety. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) is a popular herbal medicine used as a sleep aid …

Insomnia affects approximately one-third of the adult population and contributes to
increased rates of absenteeism, health care use, and social disability. Extracts of the roots of …

Valerian is an herb that is widely available in a variety of commercial preparations and is
commonly used as a sleep aid. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of valerian …

BACKGROUND: Insomnia is an often seen primary health care problem. Valerian might be
an alternative treatment with fewer secondary effects. The aim of this study is to evaluate its …

Objective: To systematically review the evidence for the effects of the herb valerian
(Valeriana officinalis) on insomnia, based on randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind …

Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder that can profoundly impact a person's health and
wellbeing. Herbal medicine represents one of the most frequently used complementary and …

Objective: Sleep disturbances reduce the quality of life. About 50% of postmenopausal
women experience sleep disturbances such as insomnia. Complementary and alternative …

A placebo-controlled three way crossover clinical trial was completed using 16 (5 male and
11 female) sleepdisturbed participants (aged 50 to 64 years, mean age 55.9, SD 4.68) …

Context: Insomnia is a prevalent health complaint associated with daytime impairments,
reduced quality of life, and increased health-care costs. Although it is often self-treated with …

Background This trial was conducted as part of a project that aims to enhance public
understanding and use of research in decisions about healthcare by enabling viewers to …