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A natural supplement that puts you to sleep? At the same time, the supplement world is notorious for inflated claims, so the hype around melatonin and valerian makes me more than a little skeptical.
Valerenic acid may be at least partly responsible for valerian's sedative effects, in addition to the other valerenic acids hydroxyvalerenic acid and acetoxyvalerenic acid. [3] [1] Valerian supplements are often standardized to contain a particular amount of valerenic acid by weight (often 0.8%). [3]
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In the summer when the mature plant may have a height of 1.5 metres (5 feet), it bears sweetly scented pink or white flowers that attract many fly species, especially hoverflies of the genus Eristalis . [ 3 ]
Valerian: garden valerian, garden heliotrope, all-heal Valeriana officinalis "drowsiness, GI upset, headache, palpitations, insomnia", [3] oversedation, overstimulation [16] Vasambu sweet flag Acorus calamus: Vomiting and nausea [22] Yohimbe: yohimbine Pausinystalia johimbe: rapid heart rate, hypertension, hypotension, heart problems, death [4]
Before adding any new supplement or sleep aid to your nighttime routine, speak with your healthcare provider to make sure it’s safe and appropriate for you. Meeko Media/Istockphoto 6.
Corvalol. Corvalol (Корвалол, Corvalolum, Korvalol) is a tranquilizer based on the herb valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root, as well peppermint oil Mentha piperita and hop extract Humulus lupulus and the barbiturate phenobarbital, popular in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union as a heart medication.
Valerian (herb) – A study conducted in the UK in 2001 showed that valerian root significantly improved stress induced insomnia, but as a side effect greatly increased the vividness of dreams. This study concluded that valerian root affects REM due to natural chemicals and essential oils that stimulate serotonin and opioid receptors.
[43] [44] Prolonged-release melatonin is safe with long-term use of up to 12 months. [11] Although not recommended for long-term use beyond this, [45] low-dose melatonin is generally safer, and a better alternative, than many prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids if a sleeping medication must be used for an extended period of time.