Phytomelatonin content in Valeriana officinalis L. and some related phytotherapeutic supplements

The use of medicinal plants as an alternative phytotherapeutic remedy against mild illnesses and dysfunctions is increasingly embraced by people. Among these dysfunctions, episodes nervousness anxiety due to lack sleep insomnia are becoming more frequent among the population. To problems, several with sedative activity recommended. In particular, valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.) most recommended studied a significant difference. This study presented quantification phytomelatonin contents in related herb supplements nervousness, anxiety, insomnia. results showed presence all samples analyzed. high its indicated that, addition known constituents such valerenic acid, also contributed this plant since relaxing sleep-inducing melatonin well documented. daily doses analyzed according their content, recommendations given on possible synergistic action components relaxant inducer patients dysfunctions. It document preparations.