Valerian Root in Treating Sleep Problems and Associated Disorders-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: 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, however the outcomes of previous clinical studies are inconsistent. This study was conducted to update and re-evaluate the available data in order to understand the reason behind the inconsistent outcomes and to provide a broader view of the use of valerian for associated disorders. PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library were searched to retrieve publications relevant to the effectiveness of valerian as a treatment of sleep problems and associated disorders. A total of 60 studies (n=6,894) were included in this review, and meta-analyses were performed to evaluate the effectiveness to improve subjec

SUBMITTER: Shinjyo N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7585905 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature