How Extensively is Herbal Medicine Used as a Therapy for Insomnia? A Bibliometric Study

Abstract

Introduction: This bibliometric study explores the use of herbal medicine as a treatment for insomnia, identifying trends and gaps in existing literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research, guiding future efforts and improving care quality for insomnia patients. Materials and methods: This research aims to explore the evolution of scientific disciplines by finding and identifying trends, patterns and correlations in scientific texts related to certain topics. The focus of this study was on insomnia, therapy, and "herbal medicine" using both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Results and discussion: The study evaluates the use of herbal medicine for insomnia, finding a significant increase in publications but a lack of information on correct dosage. This highlights a gap in literature and calls for further research on dosage and methodological standards to improve its effectiveness.; and Conclusions: The study confirms the effectiveness of herbal medicine as an insomnia therapy, but highlights the need for further research on appropriate dosage for safer and more effective treatment. This research was conducted in January 2025.