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Valerian
Medicinal plant (Valeriana officinalis) whose root has been used since Antiquity to promote sleep and reduce anxiety. Its main active compound, valerenic acid, interacts with brain GABA-A receptors. Clinical studies show improvement in subjective sleep quality, but objective measures remain less consistent. Contraindications: pregnancy, breastfeeding, combination with sedatives or alcohol.
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