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Melatonin Reduces Time to Fall Asleep, Total Time Asleep, and Overall Sleep Quality

Key Findings: "Melatonin demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing sleep latency." "Trials with longer duration and using higher doses of melatonin demonstrated greater effects on decreasing sleep latency and increasing total sleep time." "Overall sleep quality was significantly improved in subjects...

Valarien Root effectiveness in promoting sleep quality over 30 day period

Significant Findings:One of the best designed studies found that valerian was no more effective than placebo for 14 days, but by 28 days valerian greatly improved sleep for those who were taking it.Abstract: Valerian has been used to ease insomnia,...

Effects of an intervention with drinking chamomile tea on sleep quality and depression in sleep disturbed postnatal women: a randomized controlled trial

Significant Findings:"Chamomile tea may be recommended to postpartum women as a supplementary approach to alleviating depression and sleep quality problems."Abstract:"The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of chamomile tea on sleep quality, fatigue and depression in postpartum...

The effects of chamomile extract on sleep quality among elderly people: A clinical trial

Significant Findings:"The use of chamomile extract can significantly improve sleep quality among elderly people."Abstract:"The prevalence of insomnia increases with age. Chamomile is among the medicinal plants which are used as tranquilizer. Yet, there is inadequate experimental and clinical evidence regarding...

Effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality and anxiety of patients

Significant Findings:"Lavender essential oil increased quality of sleep and reduced level of anxiety in patients with coronary artery disease."Abstract: "In intensive care units (ICUs), patients cannot sleep well. Aromatherapy is used for depression, anxiety, relaxation and disorders related with sleep...