Supreme Sleep™ contains the herbs Valerian,Chamomile, Peppermint,
Passion Flower, Hops, Skullcap, and natural Melatonin.
Valerian Root - is well known for its relaxing and sleep-inducing
effects. In fact, the drug Valium was developed to mimic the main ingredient
of the Valerian plant. Valerian acts as a sedative, antispasmodic and diuretic.
Although valerian is chemically unrelated to Valium, it is recognized world
wide for its relaxing effect on the body. In Europe, it is often prescribed
to treat anxiety. Unlike many of the prescription drugs commonly used in the
United States for this purpose like Valium and Xanax, valerian does not have
unpleasant side effects. Valerian should not be combined with alcohol as the
two greatly exaggerate each other's effect on the body.
Chamomile- is known for its calming effect on smooth muscle
tissue, and is a popular remedy for nervous stomach, menstrual cramps, and problems
related to stress. Since 1600, Europeans have used chamomile as a cure for insomnia,
neuralgia, back pain, and rheumatism. They were not the first to discover this
herb as the ancient Egyptians included chamomile in their arsenal of herbal
cures.
Peppermint- has been used since ancient times. It is one of
the oldest of all medicinal herbs. Peppermint was used for everything from hiccups
to hives. stings. In medieval times, many people depended on its aroma to rid
their homes of vermin and noxious odors. Today, peppermint is most often used
for its soothing effect on the stomach. The antispasmodic effects of the herb
are useful for relieving indigestion, nausea and intestinal gas. In addition,
peppermint tea is recommended for headaches, as is used as a mild sedative.
Passion Flower- (Passiflora incarnata) was discovered in the
1600's by a Jesuit priest. The plant derives its name from the way its structure
is said to resemble Christ's Crucifixion or Passion: the five petals and five
sepals are the ten apostles (less Judas and Peter), the three pistils correlate
to the nails of the cross, and the ring of filaments represent the crown of
thorns. Passiflora incarnata has been used for centuries as an aid to sleep.
It was used by the Aztecs as a sedative and analgesic. Studies have demonstrated
its use as a sedative and mild analgesic. The beneficial effects stem from the
flavonoid and harman alkaloid content. Although most preparations contain only
small amounts of these harman alkaloids (about one tenth of one percent), this
is sufficient to produce relaxation and sleepiness.
Hops - (humulus lupulus) is famous as a relaxing and calming
herb that makes it possible to fall asleep naturally. This plant is actually
one of the oldest known plants used for preparing teas, tonics, beverages, and
poultices. Hops have incredible holistic value. They have tonic, nervine, diuretic
and anodiyne properties. Their volatile oil produces sedative and soporific
effects and the bitter principle is stomachic and tonic. For this reason, hops
can improve the appetite and help promote sleep. Hop juice also cleanses the
blood and has comparable benefits with Sarsaparilla
Skullcap- Skullcap was first brought to the attention of physicians
in the West in 1772 as a cure for rabies. A New England physician claimed his
experiments proved the herb prevented and cured "hydrophobia". Over
the next hundred years, herbalists used skullcap as a digestive aid and tranquilizer.
Skullcap entered the U.S. Pharmacopoeia in 1863 as a tranquilizer. It remained
there until 1916, when it moved to the National Formulary, the pharmacists'
reference, where it remained until 1947. Contemporary herbalists recommend skullcap
as a tranquilizer for insomnia, nervous tensions, and premenstrual syndrome.
Melatonin - is a substance normally produced by the pineal
gland. One of its functions is to produce natural uninterrupted sleep. Unfortunately,
the amount of Melatonin is reduced as we get older. It is also depleted in response
to stress, caffeine and alcohol. Melatonin is often used to treat jet lag, insomnia,
and for boosting the immune system. Melatonin re-sets the circadian rhythms
of the body's "inner clock," by lowering body temperature, which,
in turn, controls the sleep/wake cycle. Melatonin is also known for its role
in protecting against cancer, aiding stroke victims in recovering from brain
damage, and for relieving some of the acute effects of migraine headaches
Clinically tested, the unique ingredients of the Supreme Sleep™
have brought relief from insomnia to thousands of people. Don't spend another
night hoping for sleep. Use the natural, safe and healthy Supreme Sleep™.
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