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  • Insomnia RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Melatonin improves sleep; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 0.5-10.0 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months.

  • Jet lag RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Melatonin improves sleep; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 0.5-3.0 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many days.

  • Angelman syndrome RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin improves sleep; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 0.5-3.0 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months.

  • Brain cancer RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin increases the effectiveness of medical drugs; used for treatment. Take 10-20 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Breast cancer RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin increases the effectiveness of medical drugs; used for treatment. Take 10-20 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Cluster headache RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin has a calming and relaxing effect; reduces duration and severity. Take 8-12 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Colon cancer RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin increases the effectiveness of medical drugs; used for treatment. Take 10-20 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hypnotic RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Melatonin is a hypnotic; induces sleep. Take 0.5-3.0 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-aging RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 0.5-3.0 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months.

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 0.5-3.0 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 10-20 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 3 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 0.5-3.0 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months.

  • Action - Increasing drug effectiveness RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin helps to increase drug effectiveness. Take 0.5-3.0 mg of melatonin daily, 1 hour before bedtime, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Sunburn protection RatingRatingRating

    Melatonin is used for protection. Apply a topical preparation containing 1.5-3.0 % of melatonin 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Alopecia RatingRating

    Melatonin stimulates hair growth. Apply 0.1-0.2% solution of melatonin topically on the bald areas of the scalp 2-3 times daily, for many months.

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