Valerian (4:1 extract, 100 mg per capsule, equivalent to 400 mg)
Valerian, Valeriana officinalis, has been used in herbal medicine since ancient times, and possibly even earlier. It was used to relieve several ailments, including insomnia and nervous contractions. That's likely why its name comes from the Latin valere, meaning "to be strong, to be well." Today, many studies suggest it's effective for sleep problems, agitation and nervousness. Its only drawback is the rather unpleasant smell of its dried root, especially in tea.
Passionflower (4:1 extract, 100 mg per capsule, equivalent to 400 mg)
Passionflower, Passiflora incarnata, is a climbing plant with beautiful, brightly coloured flowers. Spanish explorers discovered it and learned its uses from the Aztecs. Today, many studies suggest it's effective for sleep problems caused by nervousness.
Hops (200 mg per capsule)
Hops, Humulus lupulus, is essential for brewing beer. It's used in the traditional medicine of many civilizations:
- Greek;
- Roman;
- Indigenous;
- Chinese;
- Indian.
Its flowers, called strobiles, are recognized in herbal medicine for helping relieve agitation and sleep problems.
Linden (10 mg per capsule)
Linden, Tilia sylvestris or little-leaf linden, is a tree native to Europe. Its fragrant yellow flowers are used in herbal medicine to calm agitation.
Lemon balm (10 mg per capsule)
Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, is an herbaceous plant widely used in traditional medicine and cooking. Its leaves and flowers are used in herbal medicine to calm nervous agitation.
