Compound Monograph
Melatonin
An indoleamine hormone that regulates the sleep–wake cycle, produced by animals and also occurring in many plants such as Chinese Skullcap; widely studied as a sleep aid and antioxidant.
Classification
Melatonin is one of the amines & protoalkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Melatonin is one of the amines & protoalkaloids, found in Chinese Skullcap, St. John's Wort and Tart cherry.