Valerian and lemon balm may assist in reducing symptoms of sleep disorder during the menopause. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Valerian/lemon balm use for sleep disorders during menopause.

Abstract Source:

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2013 Nov ;19(4):193-6. Epub 2013 Sep 10. PMID: 24199972

Abstract Author(s):

S Taavoni, N Nazem Ekbatani, H Haghani

Article Affiliation:

S Taavoni

Abstract:

UNLABELLED: The onset of Menopause in women is frequently associated with sleep disruption with hot flushes intensifying problems. Thus the use of supplementary drugs to ameliorate these symptoms is of significance.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this research was to determine whether valerian/lemon balm could assist by enhancing sleep patterns in this client group.

METHODS: 100 women aged 50-60 years who complained of sleep disorders were studied. Subjects were selected randomly in a sampling method utilizing two groups of 50 people (intervention group with valerian/lemon balm and placebo group). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was administered pre and post-intervention.

RESULTS: A significant difference was observed with reduced levels of sleep disorders amongst the experimental group when compared to the placebo group.

CONCLUSION: Valerian/lemon balm may assist in reducing symptoms of sleep disorder during the menopause.

Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Melissa (Lemonbalm) : CK(121) : AC(20), Valerian : CK(309) : AC(58)
Diseases : Postmenopausal Disorders: Insomnia : CK(111) : AC(10), Sleep Disorders : CK(1811) : AC(251)
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy : CK(3908) : AC(1013), Plant Extracts : CK(18030) : AC(6692)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Melissa (Lemonbalm)
Valerian

Disease

Sleep Disorders
Postmenopausal Disorders: Insomnia

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