Safety and efficacy of Withania somnifera for anxiety and insomnia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Fatima K, et al.
Published in Human Psychopharmacology
Key Findings
Pooled results from five RCTs (n = 254) demonstrated that W. somnifera significantly reduced HAM-A scores, as well as sleep parameters such as SOL, TST, PSQI, and SE, but not WASO and TIB.
Conclusions
Pooled results from five RCTs (n = 254) demonstrated that W. somnifera significantly reduced HAM-A scores, as well as sleep parameters such as SOL, TST, PSQI, and SE, but not WASO and TIB.
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Pooled results from five RCTs (n = 254) demonstrated that W. somnifera significantly reduced HAM-A scores, as well as sleep parameters such as SOL, TST, PSQI, and SE, but not WASO and TIB.
Outcomes Measured
Withania somnifera was generally well tolerated, with short-term safety data supporting use for stress and insomnia.
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