It is always recommended that you inform your health care practitioner if you are taking any over-the-counter medication
or natural health products, as they can react adversely with some prescription drugs. If you have a medical condition, consult
with your physician before taking these or any other herbs.
Valerian for Restful Sleep
Results of a clinical trial Comparative study for assessing quality of life of patients with exogenous sleep disorders (temporary
sleep onset and sleep interruption disorders) treated with a hops-valarian preparation and a benzodiazepine drug.
Dr. Weil's fact sheet on Valerian. (Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. is a leader in the integration of Western medicine and the exploding field of alternative medicine.
A graduate of Harvard Medical School, he teaches at the University of Arizona in Tucson, specializing in alternative medicine,
mind/body interactions and medical botany. He is the founder of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona
Health Sciences Center in Tucson, where he is training a new generation of physicians. He is also the author or 8 books on
natural health and wellness.)
Passion Flower for Relieving Edginess and Nervous Tension
Passionflower in the treatment of generalized anxiety: a pilot double-blind randomized controlled trial
with oxazepam This double-blind study found no difference in efficacy between passionflower extract and a synthetic drug for treating nervous
tension.
Hops for Relieving Muscle Tension
3 CALMING HERBS: Valerian, passion flower & hops is an article from the February, 1999 issue of Better Nutrition.
