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Valerian.

Susan Hadley1, Judith J Petry

  • 1Family Practice Division, Middlesex Hospital, Middletown, Connecticut 06457, USA. susan_hadley@midhosp.org

American Family Physician
|May 3, 2003
PubMed
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Valerian, a traditional herbal sleep aid, improves subjective sleep quality in individuals with insomnia when used nightly for 1-2 weeks. It is generally safe but lacks long-term safety data.

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Area of Science:

  • Herbal medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Sleep science

Background:

  • Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a widely used herbal remedy for sleep disturbances.
  • Previous research has explored various dosages and preparations of valerian for insomnia.
  • Studies often focus on subjective sleep quality and latency in individuals with poor sleep.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of valerian as a sleep aid.
  • To assess the safety and tolerability of valerian for insomnia and mild anxiety.
  • To review existing evidence on valerian's effects on sleep patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies using diverse methodologies.
  • Analysis of research focusing on subjective sleep evaluations.

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  • Inclusion of studies with varying dosages and preparations of valerian.

    • Main Results:

    • Valerian improves subjective sleep experiences with nightly use over 1-2 weeks.
    • Evidence for a single-dose effect of valerian is inconsistent.
    • Valerian shows potential for mild anxiety, but supporting data are limited.
    • The herb demonstrates an excellent safety and tolerability profile.

    Conclusions:

    • Valerian is a safe option for mild to moderate insomnia when used consistently.
    • Further long-term safety studies are needed.
    • Limited evidence supports valerian's use for anxiety.