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Midland Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) as a tool for helping with Insomnia / sleeplessness
Evidence
inferred from sedative action
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2 sources supporting Midland Hawthorn for Insomnia / sleeplessness. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's sedative / sleep support action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Anti-anxiety Properties of Selected Medicinal Plants
View source This review of anti-anxiety medicinal plants includes Crataegus (hawthorn) among species with documented anxiolytic and sedative activity, supporting its traditional calming use.