Natural Remedies to Aid Relaxation and Sleep

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.

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.

Indian Valerian (Valeriana wallichi) Root Powder

The 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 very similar in composition to Valerian, but contains a slightly larger amount of volatile oil. It has stimulant, depressant, sedative, neuroleptic and antispasmodic properties. This root powder can be a very useful sleep aid.

This plant has never failed me before. Whenever I have trouble falling asleep I take one big tsp. root powder in water. I can feel the 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