Valerian root in treating sleep problems and associated disorders—A systematic review and meta-analysis

N Shinjyo, G Waddell, J Green - Journal of evidence-based …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
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 …

Review of safety and efficacy of sleep medicines in older adults

JL Schroeck, J Ford, EL Conway, KE Kurtzhalts… - Clinical …, 2016 - Elsevier
Purpose Insomnia is problematic for older adults. After behavioral modifications fail to show
adequate response, pharmacologic options are used. The pharmacokinetics of agents used …

Valerian for sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Bent, A Padula, D Moore, M Patterson… - The American journal of …, 2006 - Elsevier
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 …

Management of side effects during and post‐treatment in breast cancer survivors

O Palesh, C Scheiber, S Kesler, K Mustian… - The breast …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Cancer‐related fatigue, insomnia, and cancer‐related cognitive impairment are commonly
experienced symptoms that share psychological and physical manifestations. One or more …

Herbal medicine for insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

MJ Leach, AT Page - Sleep medicine reviews, 2015 - Elsevier
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 …

Potential medicinal plants for CNS disorders: an overview

V Kumar - … Research: An International Journal Devoted to …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Although very few drugs are currently approved by regulatory authorities for treating multi‐
factorial ailments and disorders of cognition such as Alzheimer's disease, certain plant …

Use of herbal drugs in pregnancy: a survey among 400 Norwegian women

H Nordeng, GC Havnen - Pharmacoepidemiology and drug …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To investigate the use of herbal drugs by pregnant women. Methods We
interviewed 400 postpartum women at Ullevål University Hospital in Oslo, Norway about the …

Effectiveness of Valerian on insomnia: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials

MI Fernández-San-Martín, R Masa-Font… - Sleep medicine, 2010 - Elsevier
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 …

Phytotherapeutics: an evaluation of the potential of 1000 plants

G Cravotto, L Boffa, L Genzini… - Journal of clinical …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: The aim of this review is to evaluate and summarize the available scientific
information on the commonest plant extracts marketed in Western countries. In view of the …

Valeriana officinalis root extracts have potent anxiolytic effects in laboratory rats

K Murphy, ZJ Kubin, JN Shepherd, RH Ettinger - Phytomedicine, 2010 - Elsevier
Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) is a popular and widely available herbal supplement,
primarily used to treat insomnia and anxiety. Until recently, its mechanism of action has …