Sedation

    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Sedation is the sensation of feeling calm, relaxed, or sleepy. It is usually done through medications prior to surgical procedures or to reduce anxiety.

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    1. Valerian - Pakseresht S, Boostani H, Sayyah MExtract of valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.) vs. placebo in treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: a randomized double-blind studyJ Complement Integr Med.(2011 Oct 11)
    2. Theanine - Akiko Higashiyama, Hla Hla Htay, Makoto Ozeki, Lekh R. Juneja, Mahendra P. KapoorEffects of l-theanine on attention and reaction time responseJournal of Functional Foods.()
    3. Lavender - Sayorwan W, Siripornpanich V, Piriyapunyaporn T, Hongratanaworakit T, Kotchabhakdi N, Ruangrungsi NThe effects of lavender oil inhalation on emotional states, autonomic nervous system, and brain electrical activityJ Med Assoc Thai.(2012 Apr)
    4. Valerian - Leathwood PD, Chauffard FAqueous extract of valerian reduces latency to fall asleep in manPlanta Med.(1985 Apr)
    5. Bitter orange - Stohs SJ, Preuss HG, Keith SC, Keith PL, Miller H, Kaats GREffects of p-synephrine alone and in combination with selected bioflavonoids on resting metabolism, blood pressure, heart rate and self-reported mood changesInt J Med Sci.(2011 Apr 28)
    6. Peppermint - Betty Lane, Kathi Cannella, Cathy Bowen, David Copelan, Grace Nteff, Katrina Barnes, Melanie Poudevigne, Jacqueline LawsonExamination of the effectiveness of peppermint aromatherapy on nausea in women post C-sectionJ Holist Nurs.(2012 Jun)
    7. Binaural Beats - Werner Schmid, Peter Marhofer, Philipp Opfermann, Markus Zadrazil, Oliver Kimberger, Lydia Triffterer, Daniela Marhofer, Wolfgang KlugBrainwave entrainment to minimise sedative drug doses in paediatric surgery: a randomised controlled trialBr J Anaesth.(2020 Sep)