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Please note, this management does NOT treat the condition itself. It may mildly help with some of the symptoms, and even then has insufficient evidence to back up this claim at present.
Recommendation: No recommendation (Although animal studies have shown that Valerian can have some benefit in treating insomnia, clinical trials have yielded conflicting results. More research is needed. )
Grade of Evidence: moderate quality of evidence
Please note, this management does NOT treat the condition itself. It may mildly help with some of the symptoms, and even then has insufficient evidence to back up this claim at present. Little is known about the full effects of Thuja, so it is not recommended for medicinal use. Thuja can be poisonous if ingested in large amounts.
Recommendation: no recommendation (There is insufficient evidence to support claims that Thuja helps to treat insomnia)
Grade of Evidence: very low quality of evidence
WARNING! This substance is HIGHLY POISONOUS. The seeds contain Strychnine, which may cause convulsions, breathing difficulties and death, even if as little as 5 milligrams is ingested
Recommendation: Strongly against (There is no evidence in the form of clinical trials which reports the effectiveness of Strychnos Nux-Vomica, because it is highly poisonous to humans, and is not recommended.)
Grade of Evidence: very low quality of evidence
Please note, this management does NOT treat the condition itself. It may mildly help with some of the symptoms, and even then has insufficient evidence to back up this claim at present.
Recommendation: No recommendation (Available evidence does not support claims that St Johns Wort can help to treat insomnia)
Grade of Evidence: low quality of evidence
Please note, this management does NOT treat the condition itself. It may mildly help with some of the symptoms, and even then has insufficient evidence to back up this claim at present.
Recommendation: No recommendation (There is insufficient evidence to show that Six Flavor Tea helps in any way in the treatment of insomnia)
Grade of Evidence: very low quality of evidence
Please note, this management does NOT treat the condition itself. It may mildly help with some of the symptoms, and even then has insufficient evidence to back up this claim at present.
Recommendation: no recommendation (There is insufficient evidence to support claims that flower remedies help to treat insomnia)
Grade of Evidence: very low quality of evidence
Please note, this management does NOT treat the condition itself. It is proposed only as a weak supportive symptomatic support, and even then, has insufficient evidence to back up this claim at present.
Recommendation: weakly against (Available evidence does not support claims that Chamomile helps treat insomnia. In addition, allergic reactions and side effects like cramps, itching, rashes and difficulty breathing can be relatively common)
Grade of Evidence: low quality of evidence
Recommendation: no recomendation (Massage has been shown not to be effective in the treatment of long-term insomnia)
Grade of Evidence: moderate quality of evidence
Recommendation: no recomendation (there is insufficient evidence to show that Biofeedback helps treat insomnia)
Grade of Evidence: very low quality of evidence
Recommendation: strongly in favor (research has shown that meditation can help to treat insomnia)
Grade of Evidence: moderate quality of evidence
Recommendation: strongly in favor (clinical trials have shown that music therapy helps in treating insomnia)
Grade of Evidence: moderate quality of evidence
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