Evidence supporting the use of: Mum
For the health condition: Sleep (restless and disturbed)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Mum (also known as Chrysanthemum morifolium or chrysanthemum flower) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for various health conditions, including as a mild sedative to support sleep and calm restlessness. Traditional texts describe its use to "calm the liver" and "clear heat," which are believed in TCM theory to contribute to disturbed sleep or restlessness. Preparations such as chrysanthemum tea are commonly used in East Asian cultures to promote relaxation, though not specifically as a primary treatment for insomnia.

From a scientific perspective, there is limited evidence supporting the direct efficacy of chrysanthemum for sleep disturbances. Some animal studies suggest that extracts of chrysanthemum may have sedative or anxiolytic effects, possibly due to certain flavonoids or volatile oils present in the plant. However, robust human clinical trials are lacking, and most of the support for its use remains anecdotal or derived from traditional practice rather than strong scientific validation.

In conclusion, the use of mum for sleep (restless and disturbed) is largely based on tradition, with some preliminary but insufficient scientific exploration. The evidence is modest, and more rigorous clinical research is needed to confirm its effectiveness for sleep support.

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