Sleep Relax Formula, HerbalFactors® Capsules

Features and Benefits

• Natural sleep aid for occasional insomnia
• Soothes anxiety and stress
• Non-habit forming sleep support
• Helps calm and rejuvenate the nervous system
• Promotes a restful sleep

Preview

Sleep Relax Formula contains standardized extracts of valerian, passion flower, hops, and skullcap that help calm the nervous system and provide a mild sedative action for a good night’s sleep. Valerian is known for its calming effects, while passion flower and hops address anxiety and insomnia. Skullcap is a traditional nervous system tonic.

Ingredients

Each Capsule Contains:
Valerian 4:1 Extract (Valeriana officinalis) (root)
(Standardized to 0.8% valerenic acid)	100 mg
Skullcap Powder (Scutellaria lateriflora) (aerial)	100 mg
Passion Flower 4:1 Extract
(Passiflora incarnata) (flower)	50 mg
Hops Powder (Humulus lupulus) (flower)	50 mg
Hops 5:1 Extract (Humulus lupulus) (flower)	25 mg

Non-medicinal Ingredients

Gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water), rice starch.

Dosage

1–3 capsules daily at bedtime or as directed by a health care practitioner. For occasional use only.

Cautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose unless advised by a health care practitioner. May cause drowsiness. Do not drive or engage in activities requiring alertness, or take in conjunction with other sedative medications or alcohol. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks, consult a health care practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.

Allergen Statement

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.

Feature Summary

Some of the herbs found in the Sleep Relax Formula act as gentle nervous restoratives, calming anxiousness and quieting jangly nerves. Sleep Relax includes a standardized extract of valerian root with calming passion flower, hops, and skullcap.

Valerian is renowned for its calming effect on adults and children alike. The principal active constituent in valerian is the volatile oil. A standardized extract ensures effectiveness as a sedative herb.

Passionflower "has been shown to make a non-addictive sedative that relaxes the nervous system. Passion flower seems especially helpful when physical or mental strain results in insomnia or stress."¹

It seems to have a refreshing effect on the nervous system, and it is mild enough to be used for children. Michael Weiner, herbalist and author, suggests that: "Passiflora incarnata may be our best tranquilizer yet. The dried leaves and stems both induce a natural sleep and calm hyperactive people... Physicians could well recommend this plant to patients who want to wean themselves from synthetic sleeping pills and tranquilizers."²

Hops are helpful for nervous disorders, anxious overwrought states, and insomnia. Hops are used for their sedative properties in many European countries.

Skullcap is a nervine tonic and a slow but steady nervous system restorative.

References:

1. Keville, Kathi: Herbs, An Illustrated Encyclopedia: A Complete Culinary, Cosmetic, Medicinal, and Ornamental Guide, 1994, Michael Friedman Publishing
2. Weiner, Michael, A. Weiner's Herbal: the Guide to Herb Medicine, 2nd edition, 1990, Quantum Books