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[Valerian as a sleeping aid?].

Ståle Pallesen1, Bjørn Bjorvatn, Inger Hilde Nordhus

  • 1Institutt for samfunnspsykologi Universitetet i Bergen Christiesgate 12 5015 Bergen. staale.pallesen@psysp.uib.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|February 7, 2003
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Valeriana, a popular herbal sleep aid, shows potential hypnotic effects based on subjective sleep improvements in most studies. However, objective measures were inconsistent, and more research is needed on long-term use and comparisons to conventional insomnia treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Sleep Science

Background:

  • Valeriana is a widely used herbal over-the-counter medication in Norway, primarily for insomnia.
  • Annual sales in Norway alone reach NOK 20 million, indicating significant consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the scientific evidence supporting the use of valeriana as a sleep aid.
  • To assess the efficacy and safety of valeriana for insomnia.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted to identify relevant experimental studies.
  • Eighteen studies investigating the effects of valeriana on human sleep were included in the review.

Main Results:

  • Most studies reported positive effects of valeriana on subjective sleep quality.

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  • Objective sleep measures provided inconsistent results.
  • Few side effects were reported, and studies were generally of short duration.

    • Conclusions:

    • Valeriana may possess some hypnotic properties.
    • Long-term studies are needed to confirm efficacy and safety.
    • Further research should compare valeriana with established insomnia medications.