Stress

Valerian root contains a number of compounds that research suggests work to regulate your mood, promote calmness and reduce anxiety. It works by increasing GABA levels in the brain (a chemical messenger that helps regulate nerve impulses in your brain and nervous system), improving stress response and maintaining adequate levels of mood-stabilising brain chemicals, but without the pronounced sedative effects of a drug like Valium.

Research shows that supplementing passion flower can reduce symptoms of anxiety. Like valerian root, passion flower increases GABA levels in the brain, which induces sleep and easing the tension that will also reduce the anxiety so often associated with insomnia. In addition, passion flower is known to be a muscle relaxant, easing away tension that can make it more difficult to drift off to sleep.

L-tryptophan is shown to enhance the synthesis of ‘happy hormone’ serotonin, which is known to keep mood balanced and is required for memory and other cognitive functions. Increased L-tryptophan levels are associated with better moods.

Sleep

Valerian root has been shown to increase GABA levels in the brain, which research suggests also works to reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, as well as improve sleep quality and quantity.

In general, there is good evidence to suggest that passion flower relieves symptoms of anxiety as a result of the increased GABA levels in the brain that passion flower induces.

L-tryptophan has been shown to have an impact on sleep quality – helping you to easier fall asleep, promoting sound sleep and helping you to wake up feeling rested. L-tryptophan is converted into serotonin in your body. This conversion may help you have a more sound sleep, and studies show that L-tryptophan may also support relaxation.

Medicinal herbs

First, our Relaxation Blend contains valerian root, a medicinal herb that has been used since at least the time of ancient Greece and Rome. Evidence suggests that valerian root promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and increases sleep quality.

Medicinal flowers

Second, passion flower, a stunningly beautiful flower native to the Americas where it has been used for centuries to support brain and cognitive function, aid sleep, reduce stress and anxiety and support cardiovascular health.

Amino acids

Third, L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid that is required in the diet since it can't be synthesised in sufficient amounts in the body. It is converted in the body to serotonin and melatonin: two chemicals which have a profound impact on mood and sleep-wake cycles.