Evidence supporting the use of: Sumbul
For the health condition: Insomnia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Sumbul (Nardostachys jatamansi), also known as Jatamansi or Spikenard, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially Ayurveda, Unani, and Persian medicine, for the management of insomnia and other nervous disorders. The root and rhizome of Sumbul are commonly used as a sedative and tranquilizer. Classical Unani texts describe its use for "humma sakina" (soothing the temperament) and for promoting restful sleep. Ayurvedic literature also lists it as a "medhya rasayana" (brain tonic) and as an agent to calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and alleviate sleep disturbances. Modern pharmacological studies have identified several bioactive compounds in Sumbul, such as jatamansone, nardostachone, and various sesquiterpenes, which may have sedative and anxiolytic effects in animal models. However, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking, and the existing scientific evidence is limited to preclinical studies and case reports. Therefore, while the use of Sumbul for insomnia is well-supported by traditional medical literature and some preliminary pharmacological data, it lacks high-quality scientific validation from controlled human studies.
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