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Sound Sleep's formula brings together a number of herbal plants that are recognized for their beneficial application in addressing difficulty with sleep. This compound may also be used at times when nervous excitement affect normal and healthy sleep function.
Valerian root has reportedly been used for quite some time to induce sleep. Today, the highly respected German Commission E suggests its use for restlessness and nervous disturbances of sleep. The World Health Organization (WHO) also suggests its use as a sleep-promoting herb, stating that it is often used for occasional nervous excitement and disturbances of sleep. This has been further suggested by other sources.
GABA & L-glycine have been included in this formula due to the benefits reported by the highly respected clinician, Dr. Bill Mitchell, ND. In combination, they are reputed to possess a mild calming quality that supports the overall function of this formula.
Kava Kava is well known for its relaxing affect, used traditionally to elevate the mind and relax the body.
Passionflower is another example of a plant that has traditionally been reported to induce sleep by its calming or quieting influence. It has also traditionally been used to support the nervous system.
California poppy has received wide acknowledgement for use as a mild sleep aid. One highly respected practitioner from Europe suggests that California poppy is "altogether gentle, more in the direction of establishing equilibrium".
American Skullcap was used by the Eclectic physicians of the last century to support the nervous system. It was said to be especially useful for nervous conditions manifesting with "excitability, restlessness, or wakefulness". Skullcap is included here for its specific use with nervousness from mental or physical exhaustion.
Hops strobiles are used traditionally for nervous irritation and wakefulness. The German Commission E monograph mentions Hops for restlessness. Hops was also used historically to stimulate digestion. Hops serves this formula as a valued relaxing and restorative ingredient.
Note: The intention of this information is to represent the traditional use of the individual botanicals found in these formulas and to inform the reader of any evolving scientific inquiry relevant to the formula's ingredients.
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