Tag: Sedative effects

Globally, ethanol, the active ingredient in alcoholic beverages, is the second most consumed psychoactive drug, behind caffeine. This article explores the question, "Is ethanol a sedative?" by examining its complex and often misunderstood effects on the central nervous system, explaining why its depressive properties can be misleading.

Traditional Chinese medicine has long used loquat leaves and fruit for their calming effects on the respiratory system. Some anecdotal evidence and reports suggest that eating a significant quantity of the fruit or drinking leaf tea can produce a noticeable sedative effect. But do loquats make you sleepy enough to be considered a remedy?

Traditional medicine has long used hibiscus for its calming effects, and recent animal studies lend support to these claims. Scientists have identified that extracts from the hibiscus calyx may contain psychoactive substances that are sedative in nature, which contributes to its reputation as a calming remedy.