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Pharmacological Properties of Plant-Derived Natural Products and Implications for Human Health pp 217–224Cite as

Use of Plant-Derived Natural Products in Sleep Disturbances

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Abstract

Sleep disorders have a high prevalence both in the general population and especially in specific populations such older adults and oncologic patients. Impacting on quality of life, they often translate in drug prescription, with consequent increased risk of drug-drug interactions and adverse drug reactions. In the last years several products derived from plants have been developed with the aim of treating insomnia with lower risk of side effects. Despite several studies have been performed with this aim, the available evidence is inconclusive, and reviews summarizing the most recent evidences on the effectiveness of plant-derived products in treating insomnia are lacking.

This narrative review aims at summarizing the evidences of the mechanism of action, effectiveness and safety of the most commonly used plant-derived products for the treatment of sleep disorders (Valerian, Lemon balm, Passionflower, Chamomile, Hops, and Jujube).

Keywords

  • Insomnia
  • Phytotherapy
  • Valerian
  • Lemon balm
  • Passionflower
  • Chamomile
  • Hops
  • Jujube

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Lelli, D., Cortese, L., Pedone, C. (2021). Use of Plant-Derived Natural Products in Sleep Disturbances. In: Barreto, G.E., Sahebkar, A. (eds) Pharmacological Properties of Plant-Derived Natural Products and Implications for Human Health. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1308. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64872-5_15

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