Valerian root extract (0.8 % valerenic acids)

Valerian root has been used as a sleep aid for over 1,000 years. Its ability to help relax the central nervous system, promote feelings of calm, decrease levels of anxiety and stress, and enhance sleep are known to millions the world over.

Unlike some prescription sleep aids, valerian is not known to cause morning grogginess and is non-addictive. Valerian Root is a tall perennial herb whose name comes from the Latin word valere, meaning well-being. Traditionally, Valerian Root has been prescribed as a natural sedative that works to relax the Central Nervous System (CNS) in moderate doses and improves overall sleep quality when administered in higher doses.

In modern research studies, the active components of Valerian Root have been shown to provide positive support for:

• Tension, nervousness and irritability
• Occasional anxiety and panic
• Mild to moderate mood changes
• Depressed mood caused by everyday stress
• Restlessness and sleep difficulties

Valerian Root has been clinically shown to promote relaxation, emotional balance and improve overall sleep cycle within between one (1) to thirty (30) days of continued use.

Jujube Seed Extract (2 % Jujubosides)

This special fruit, sometimes called the "red date," has been used since ancient times as a nutrient tonic, a blood cleanser, and as an important adjunctive herb to other tonics, especially in combination with Ginseng. Jujube, is universally believed in the Asia to build strength and extend life. Jujube is slightly sedative and laxative and removes obstructions of the energy flow. Structurally, the jujubosides are nearly identical to the active constituents found in ginseng, an herb that is traditionally used as a sedative and a tonic. The herb has been highly regarded by the Chinese for centuries for its excellent relaxation properties and extremely low toxicity, and is now being discovered by western consumers.

5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid. The body makes 5-HTP from tryptophan (an essential amino acid) and converts it to an important brain chemical known as serotonin. Tryptophan and 5-HTP dietary supplements help raise serotonin levels in the brain, which may have a positive effect on sleep, mood, anxiety, aggression, appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, and pain sensation.

Scientists have researched the emotional health benefits of 5-HTP in clinical and laboratory settings since the 1970s. In Europe, 5-HTP has been indicated as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) used to treat:

• Depression caused by everyday emotional stress
• Mild to moderate mood fluctuations
• Nervousness and occasional anxiety
• Restlessness and sleep difficulties
• Occasional headaches
• Fibromyalgia

5-HTP is a nutrient that acts as a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and may help to provide positive support for the regulation of mood, behavior, appetite and sleep function with continued use.