Valerian - A Sleep Aid and Anxiolytic
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Valerian -- American Family Physician
Several clinical studies have shown that valerian is effective in the treatment of insomnia, most often by reducing sleep latency. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial compared a 400-mg aqueous extract of valerian and a commercial valerian/hops preparation with placebo of encapsulated brown sugar. A total of 128 volunteers completed a subjective study evaluating the effects of single doses ...
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