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Bent S, Padula A, Moore D, Patterson M, Mehling W. Valerian for sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Med. 2006 Dec;119(12):1005-12.
Bliwise DL, Ansari FP. Insomnia associated with valerian and melatonin usage in the 2002 National Health Interview Survey. Sleep. 2007 July 1;30(7):881-884.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Perceived insufficient rest or sleep among adults - United States, 2008. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2009 Oct 30;58(42):1175-9.
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