Evidence supporting the use of: Apocynum venetum
For the health condition: Insomnia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3
Apocynum venetum, also known as Luobuma, has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help with insomnia and related symptoms such as anxiety and palpitations. Historical texts and ethnobotanical records describe the use of Apocynum venetum leaf tea for calming the mind and supporting restful sleep. The traditional rationale is based on its perceived ability to nourish the heart and calm the spirit, which are concepts rooted in TCM theory rather than Western biomedical science.
Modern scientific research on Apocynum venetum for insomnia is still limited, but some preclinical and small clinical studies suggest possible sedative and anxiolytic effects. Animal studies have found that extracts of Apocynum venetum leaves can prolong sleep duration and decrease anxiety-like behavior, potentially by modulating neurotransmitter systems such as GABA and serotonin. A few small-scale clinical trials in China have reported improvements in sleep quality among participants using Apocynum venetum preparations, but these studies are often limited by sample size, methodological weaknesses, and lack of replication in diverse populations.
Overall, while there is promising preliminary scientific evidence, the primary justification for its use in insomnia remains traditional, supported by centuries of empirical use in East Asian medicine.
Other ingredients used for Insomnia
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)amino acids
ashwagandha
waterhyssop
benegut perilla (proprietary)
black cumin
Indian frankincense
rice
calcium
California poppy
cassia bark
chamomile
cherry
Chinese salvia root
cinnamon
Coptis chinensis
fennel
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
gooseberry
gotu kola
greek mountain tea
heartwood
hops
jujube
kava root
kudzu
l-tryptophan
lactium casein decapeptide
lavender
maca
magnesium
magnolia
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
ophiopogon root
orange
passionflower
perilla
phytocannabinoids
pollen
polygala root
quail egg
reishi mushroom
rose oil
saffron
sage
scrophularia root
skullcap
valerian root
vitamin B6
zinc
catnip
tangerine
anise
blackboard tree
lingzhi
lingusticum wallichii
morus
silk tree
chrysanthemum
amber
ganoderma
lotus seed
anemarrhena asphodeloides
purslane
aster root
peach
wood betony
goji berry
soursop
Aralia
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
Angelica
Apigenin
Anamu
Albizia
Agarwood
Anemone
Alpha lactalbumin
Agrimonia pilosa
Arani
Atractylone
Betony
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Blackthorn
Balsam
Bayleaf
Big Quaking Grass
Banyan
Brahmi
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bupleurum
Centella triterpenes
Chinese Silkvine
Clary sage
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cactus
Cyathula
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cannabinol
Cymbopogon Martini
Calea zacatechichi
Centella asiatica
Capitate Valerian
Corktree
Cowslip
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Cherimoya
Corydalis
Carthamus
Clerodendrum indicum
Dragonhead
David's Milkberry
Doxylamine succinate
European Elder
Erodium cicutarium
Elk antler
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Flueggea suffruticosa
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
Fringed Pink
Frankincense
Gelsemium
Geraniol
Giant Blazingstar
Glycine
Gardenia jasminoides
jasmine
Lotus
Lily
Little ironweed
Mallow
Milk Protein
Mimosa
Orchid
Poppy
Rose
Spikenard
Sandalwood
Sumac
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Apocynum venetum
Aging (prevention)Anxiety
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Depression
Fatigue
Hypertension
Inflammation
Insomnia
Memory and Brain Function
Stress
