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Neisari R. Herbal Neurosoothers in Pediatric Anxiety: Insights from Preclinical Research. pbp 2026; 8 (3)
URL: http://pbp.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-407-en.html
URL: http://pbp.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-407-en.html
Department of Anesthesiology, Emam Khomeini Hospital , Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran , Dr.neisary@gimail.com
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Objective: Anxiety and restlessness are childhood concerns that can shape behavioral and physical development. Growing unease, about the side‑effects of pharmaceutical treatments has sparked interest in plants and herbal infusions as a gentler way to calm a child’s nerves. This study set out to explore both medical sources and current scientific literature to identify herbal remedies that can soothe nervous tension and improve sleep, in children.
Methods: The review unfolded in two phases. In the phase the canonical texts of traditional medicine were examined to pinpoint plant species reported to possess calming effects, for children. The second phase involved a search and appraisal of pre‑clinical, animal and clinical studies using PubMed, Scopus and the SID database covering publications from 2000 through 2025.
Results: The findings pointed to the presence of plants such, as Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Matricaria chamomilla L., Cichorium intybus L., Achillea millefolium L., Berberis vulgaris L., Echium Fisch. & C.A.Mey. Humulus lupulus L., Valeriana officinalis L., Crocus sativus L., Cinnamomum verum J.Presl, Lavandula angustifolia Mill. Iranian traditional medicine suggests that these plants Melissa officinalis L., Salvia officinalis L., Mentha piperita L., Thymus vulgaris L., Althaea officinalis L., Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry Papaver rhoeas L., Passiflora incarnata L., Rosa damascena Mill. Rubus idaeus L., Citrus aurantium L., Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, Urtica dioica L., Aloysia citrodora Paláu, Elettaria L.) Maton and Zingiber officinale Roscoe are thought to provide anxiolytic and calming benefits, for children.
Conclusion: A striking degree of overlap can be seen between the herbal repertoire and contemporary scientific findings, on plant‑based calming agents for children. This convergence points toward the likelihood that many of these herbs may act as natural low‑risk remedies for tackling anxiety and fostering sleep, in kids. Nonetheless carefully crafted human clinical trials remain indispensable to establish dosage parameters and to uncover any adverse effects.
Methods: The review unfolded in two phases. In the phase the canonical texts of traditional medicine were examined to pinpoint plant species reported to possess calming effects, for children. The second phase involved a search and appraisal of pre‑clinical, animal and clinical studies using PubMed, Scopus and the SID database covering publications from 2000 through 2025.
Results: The findings pointed to the presence of plants such, as Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Matricaria chamomilla L., Cichorium intybus L., Achillea millefolium L., Berberis vulgaris L., Echium Fisch. & C.A.Mey. Humulus lupulus L., Valeriana officinalis L., Crocus sativus L., Cinnamomum verum J.Presl, Lavandula angustifolia Mill. Iranian traditional medicine suggests that these plants Melissa officinalis L., Salvia officinalis L., Mentha piperita L., Thymus vulgaris L., Althaea officinalis L., Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry Papaver rhoeas L., Passiflora incarnata L., Rosa damascena Mill. Rubus idaeus L., Citrus aurantium L., Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, Urtica dioica L., Aloysia citrodora Paláu, Elettaria L.) Maton and Zingiber officinale Roscoe are thought to provide anxiolytic and calming benefits, for children.
Conclusion: A striking degree of overlap can be seen between the herbal repertoire and contemporary scientific findings, on plant‑based calming agents for children. This convergence points toward the likelihood that many of these herbs may act as natural low‑risk remedies for tackling anxiety and fostering sleep, in kids. Nonetheless carefully crafted human clinical trials remain indispensable to establish dosage parameters and to uncover any adverse effects.
Type of Study: Review/Systemtic review |
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Bioactive Compounds
Received: 2026/04/27 | Accepted: 2026/04/27 | Published: 2026/01/11
Received: 2026/04/27 | Accepted: 2026/04/27 | Published: 2026/01/11
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