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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.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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209 participants in 7 trials

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BValerian

C2 outcomes

D3 outcomes

Examine Database: Sedation

Intervention	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Valerian	B	Participants: 39	Small Increase
Peppermint	D	Participants: 35	No effect
Theanine	D	Participants: 16	No effect
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Bitter Orange		Participants: 50
Lavender		Participants: 20
Binaural Beats		Participants: 49

Valerian

Small Increase

Peppermint

No effect

Theanine

No effect

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Bitter Orange

Lavender

Binaural Beats

Sedation

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