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Human clinical trials indicate moderate evidence for improving sleep quality and mood, with limited evidence from other studies suggesting benefits for age-related phenotypes.
Benefits
- Traditionally recognized for promoting relaxation
- reducing nervous tension
- and improving mood
- evidence suggests it may support sleep-wake cycle balance and neuronal health.
Key compounds
Flavonoids (baicalinbaicaleinchrysinwogonin)polyphenolsessential oilsditerpenoidsamino acids
May help with
- Used by Native Americans as a nerve tonic
- sedative
- and anticonvulsant
- traditionally used for anxiety
- stress
- insomnia
- and neurological disorders.
Best for these goals
Traditionally recognized for promoting relaxationreducing nervous tensionand improving moodevidence suggests it may support sleep-wake cycle balance and neuronal health.
How to use it
Infusions, capsules, extracts
Evidence level
Moderate
Cautions & interactions
Generally well-tolerated in studies; however, traditional use as a sedative suggests caution with other sedatives. Further research is needed for comprehensive safety profiles. | Interactions: No major interactions documented; use standard caution, especially with sedatives or medications affecting the central nervous system.
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