Sleep Well Tincture

The Sleep Well herbal blend is a natural solution designed to support the body during periods of high stress or sleep disturbances. It is ideal for calming an overstimulated nervous system and promoting a deep, restful sleep. The calming herbs in this formula help relax the nervous system, allowing the body to transition naturally into a state of rest. It also provides analgesic, antispasmodic, and muscle-relaxing effects, helping relieve muscle tension, neuralgia, and stress-related migraines. Organic Valerian Valeriana Officinalis Part used: root Medicinal actions: Nervous system relaxant, hypnotic, hypotensive, anxiolytic, analgesic, antibiotic, expectorant, bitter, carminative, sedative (paradoxical stimulant), antispasmodic, emmenagogue. Medicinal use: The plant has long-standing and well-documented traditional use for the treatment of nervous system problems, especially hysteria, anxiety, restlessness and sleep disorders. It is one of the most relaxing nervines available to herbal medicine. Can be used safely to reduce tension, anxiety, and overexcitable states. It is an effective aid in insomnia, producing a natural healing sleep. As an antispasmodic it has a muscle relaxing effect on smooth and skeletal muscles, and will aid in the relief of cramping, neuralgias and intestinal colic. As a pain reliever it is most indicated where that pain is associated with tension, such as in migraines. It carries no risk of dependency and does not effect mental concentration. It contains a large number of active substances that act differently on the nervous system. Many researchers hold the opinion that the overall action of the plant depends on the combination of the effects of the various substances, so isolating and taking one active ingredient will not bring the same results as taking a product that contains all the plant’s ingredients. Warnings:  Some individuals will react paradoxically to Valerian and will actually be stimulated by it. Interacts with barbiturates. High in arginine, therefore avoid in Herpes simplex virus. Caution with sedative and anti-depressant medications as may theoretically potentiate effects. Organic Passion Flower Passiflora incarnata Part used: Aerial part. Medicinal Actions: Antispasmodic, sedative, hypnotic, hypotensive, vasodilator, cardiotonic, bitter, diuretic, anti-depressant, nervine relaxant, anxiolytic, analgesic. Medicinal Uses: Passiflora has a depressant effect on CNS activity and is hypotensive; it is used for its sedative and soothing properties, to lower blood pressure, prevent tachycardia and for insomnia. Can be used safely for nervous tension and restlessness, muscle spasm, headaches, irregular sleep patterns, irritability, neuralgias and any condition in which an antispasmodic would be beneficial. Warnings: No known side effects; Due to the estrogenic activity of the plant, it is recommended not to take it in situations of estrogen-dependent cancerous tumors.