Erowid Melatonin Vault

melatonin

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Melatonin

COMMON & BRAND NAMES

Various

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Sleep Regulator

CHEMICAL NAME

N-[2-(5-methoxy-1h-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide

DESCRIPTION

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland and involved in the regulation of sleep. It is used as a sleep aid and to help reset the body's clock and help reduce jet-lag.