Natural Remedies to Aid Relaxation and Sleep

Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) Root Extract

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) leaf extract, 20% Saponins

Brahmi is one of the most popular brain tonics and memory booster in India. It is known to increase protein synthesis and activity in brain cells and widely used to improve intellect, consciousness, and mental acuity, to calm the mind and promote relaxation, to improve memory, mental clarity and alertness, to enhance learning and academic performance and to decrease anxiety, restlessness and senility.

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Ginseng (Panax ginseng) root extract

Ginseng has been used in China for more than 2,000 years as a general body tonic to enhance physical strength and resistance and is becoming more and more popular in the western world. It is one of the most highly regarded of herbal medicines in the Orient, where it has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life. It is taken to stimulate and relax the nervous system, encourage the secretion of hormones, lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels and increase resistance to disease. Further it is used in the treatment of debility associated with old age or illness, lack of appetite, insomnia, stress, shock and chronic illness. Athletes with the intention of improving stamina commonly use Ginseng. More info

Hop (Humullus lupus) Flower Resin

Hops is a tonic, hypnotic, febrifuge, antilithic, and anthelmintic. They are principally used for their sedative or hypnotic action producing sleep, removing restlessness, and abating pain. Historically, there were also many other variable uses of this herb, including; treatments for indigestion, tuberculosis, colitis, bladder infection, neuralgia, and leg ulcers. Hops tea is a nerve tonic, a sedative, and a muscle relaxant (anti-spasmodic). Thus, it is good for intestinal colic. The herb also acts as an astringent and antibiotic, and is good for digestive tract infections. Hops is a remedy that has a marked relaxing effect upon the central nervous system, used extensively for the treatment of insomnia. It eases tension and anxiety, and may be used where this tension leads to headaches, restlessness and indigestion. However, avoid its use if you suffer from depression. Studies have shown Hops to be a hypnotic, promoting sleep without disturbing alertness. This is one of only two plants in the genus cannabinaceae with the other being, as the generic name suggests, the Cannabis plant.

Oat Straw (Avena sativa) Extract

Oat straw is known to be soothing to the brain and nervous system, whilst at the same time acting as a mild aphrodisiac. It is both nourishing and restorative to nerves and reproductive organs. The extract of this herb has traditionally been used as a strengthening tonic, a mild antidepressant or mood lifter and even as a gentle sedative to calm the nerves and a restless mind. There are no known adverse side effects.

Indian Valerian (Valeriana wallichii) Root Powder

The natural drug derived from the dried rhizome and rootlets is called Tagar. At one time, it was considered an official medicine and was listed in the Indian and colonial addendum for use in the eastern colonies. Tagar is similar in composition to the common Valerian, but contains a slightly larger amount of volatile oil. It has depressant, sedative, neuroleptic and antispasmodic properties. This root powder can be a very useful sleep aid.

This natural remedy has never failed me before. Sometimes when I have trouble falling asleep I take one big teaspoon root powder in water. I can feel the calming effects after about half an hour and usually fall asleep quickly after. There are no side or after effects. E Walterfang

Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) 10:1 Extract