Evidence supporting the use of: Myrcene
For the health condition: Insomnia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Myrcene is a monoterpene found in various plants such as hops, lemongrass, and cannabis. Its use for supporting or treating insomnia is based on both preclinical scientific evidence and its traditional use in herbal medicine. Animal studies have demonstrated that myrcene possesses sedative and muscle relaxant properties. For example, research published in the early 1990s indicated that myrcene prolonged barbiturate-induced sleep in mice, suggesting central nervous system depressant activity. These preclinical findings suggest a possible mechanism for its sedative effects, such as interaction with GABAergic or other neuroreceptor systems. Additionally, myrcene is a prominent component in some traditional herbal remedies, such as lemongrass tea, which has long been used in folk medicine for its calming effects. However, robust clinical evidence in humans is lacking. There are no high-quality, peer-reviewed clinical trials directly assessing myrcene’s effects on sleep or insomnia in humans. Most support for its use comes from animal studies, in vitro research, and anecdotal or traditional reports. Thus, while the sedative effects of myrcene are scientifically plausible and supported by some preclinical data, its actual efficacy and safety for treating insomnia in humans remains to be established through rigorous clinical studies.
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calcium
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cassia bark
chamomile
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Chinese salvia root
cinnamon
Coptis chinensis
fennel
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
gooseberry
gotu kola
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heartwood
hops
jujube
kava root
kudzu
l-tryptophan
lactium casein decapeptide
lavender
maca
magnesium
magnolia
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
ophiopogon root
orange
passionflower
perilla
phytocannabinoids
pollen
polygala root
quail egg
reishi mushroom
rose oil
saffron
sage
scrophularia root
skullcap
valerian root
vitamin B6
zinc
catnip
tangerine
anise
blackboard tree
lingzhi
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morus
silk tree
chrysanthemum
amber
ganoderma
lotus seed
anemarrhena asphodeloides
purslane
aster root
peach
wood betony
goji berry
soursop
Aralia
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
Angelica
Apigenin
Anamu
Albizia
Agarwood
Anemone
Alpha lactalbumin
Agrimonia pilosa
Arani
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Betony
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Blackthorn
Balsam
Bayleaf
Big Quaking Grass
Banyan
Brahmi
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bupleurum
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Chinese Silkvine
Clary sage
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cactus
Cyathula
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cannabinol
Cymbopogon Martini
Calea zacatechichi
Centella asiatica
Capitate Valerian
Corktree
Cowslip
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Cherimoya
Corydalis
Carthamus
Clerodendrum indicum
Dragonhead
David's Milkberry
Doxylamine succinate
European Elder
Erodium cicutarium
Elk antler
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Glycine
jasmine
Lotus
Lily
Little ironweed
Mallow
Milk Protein
Mimosa
Orchid
Poppy
Rose
Spikenard
Sandalwood
Sumac
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walnut
Other health conditions supported by Myrcene
Abdominal PainAnxiety
Arthritis
Colds (general)
Gas and Bloating
Inflammation
Insomnia
Pain (general remedies for)
Stress
Wounds and Sores