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S Taavoni1, N Nazem Ekbatani, H Haghani
1Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 3751847417, Islamic Republic of Iran; Research Institute for Islamic & Complementary Medicine (RICM, TUMS), Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
|November 9, 2013
Summary
Menopausal women experiencing sleep disorders found relief with valerian/lemon balm. This herbal supplement significantly improved sleep quality compared to a placebo, offering a natural solution for menopause-related sleep issues.
Area of Science:
- Menopause research
- Sleep medicine
- Herbal medicine
Background:
- Menopause often leads to sleep disruption, exacerbated by symptoms like hot flashes.
- Effective interventions for menopausal sleep disorders are of significant interest.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of valerian and lemon balm in improving sleep patterns in menopausal women.
- To assess the impact of this herbal combination on sleep quality in the target demographic.
Main Methods:
- A randomized study involving 100 women aged 50-60 with sleep complaints.
- Participants were divided into two groups: one receiving valerian/lemon balm, the other a placebo.
- The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used for pre- and post-intervention assessment.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant reduction in sleep disorders was observed in the group treated with valerian/lemon balm.
- The intervention group showed marked improvement in sleep quality compared to the placebo group.
Conclusions:
- Valerian and lemon balm demonstrate potential as a supplementary treatment for reducing sleep disorder symptoms during menopause.
- This herbal combination may offer a beneficial, natural approach to managing menopause-related sleep disturbances.
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