QOL Improving Effects of Herbal Teas-A Preliminary Pilot Study on the Quality of Sleep- / 日本補完代替医療学会誌
Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
;
: 119-126, 2007.
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in Japanese
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| ID: wpr-376437
ABSTRACT
The sleep-inducing effect and safety of an herbal tea containing valerian and lemon balm were subject to a preliminary open pilot study. Subjects were 14 female volunteers (age 35 ± 11, BMI 21 ± 3 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) who complained of poor sleep. After obtaining informed consent, subjects took daily 2 cups of herbal teas containing valerian and lemon balm for 1 week, followed by a control week, during which they had two cups of hot water. OSA sleep questionnaires and VAS scales were recorded every day. Sleep quality increased at the 2<sup>nd</sup> day after starting the tea, and sleep induction and sleep maintenance were improved in particular. Those whose complaints were severe experienced greater relief than those who complaint a little. Some cases reported transient sleepiness and gastrointestinal complaints. However, these symptoms disappeared spontaneously. The safety and effectiveness of this sleep-inducing herbal tea was ascertained.<br>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Japanese
Journal:
Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Year:
2007
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Article
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