Valeriana officinalis: PROPRIEDADES FARMACOLÓGICAS, APLICAÇÕES E SUAS INTERAÇÕES

Abstract

The present thesis aims to investigate the pharmacological properties, applications, and interactions of the plant Valeriana officinalis, widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of sleep-related disorders and anxiety. The research was structured into four main stages: choosing the guiding question, literature search, data collection and analysis, and discussion of the results. The central question formulated was: “What is the general overview of studies on Valeriana officinalis and its drug interactions?”. The literature review was conducted through the CAPES virtual library, using descriptors in Health Sciences. A total of 790 studies were identified, of which 14 were selected after reading titles and abstracts, resulting in 10 eligible articles and 3 additional from gray literature. The results indicate that most studies are reviews, with an emphasis on experimental investigations. The analysis of the collected data allowed for the identification of various therapeutic properties of Valeriana officinalis, as well as its interactions with other medications. This work contributes to the understanding of the therapeutic potential of the plant and its implications in clinical practice, highlighting the importance of further research to elucidate its properties and safety in use.