Uses

These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

Grade^*

Jet lag

A

Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), Sleep enhancement in healthy people

B

Sleep disturbances in children with neuro-psychiatric disorders, Insomnia in the elderly

B

Alzheimer's disease (sleep disorders), Antioxidant, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

C

Benzodiazepine tapering, Bipolar disorder (sleep disturbances), Cancer treatment, Glaucoma

C

Chemotherapy side effects, Circadian rhythm entraining (in blind persons), Parkinson's disease

C

Headache prevention, High blood pressure, HIV/AIDS, Schizophrenia (sleep disorders)

C

Insomnia (of unknown origin in the non-elderly), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

C

Periodic limb movement disorder, REM sleep behavior disorder, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

C

Rett syndrome, Sedation before surgery/anxiety, Seizure disorder (children),

C

Sleep disturbances due to pineal region brain damage, Thrombocytopenia (low platelets)

C

Sleep in asthma sufferers, Depression (sleep disturbances), Tardive dyskinesia

C

Smoking, Ultraviolet light skin damage protection, Work shift sleep disorder, Stroke

C

*Key to grades: A: Strong scientific evidence for this use; B: Good scientific evidence for this use; C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use; D: Fair scientific evidence against this use (it may not work); F: Strong scientific evidence against this use (it likely does not work).