How It Works

Black Cohosh

Black cohosh has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years to promote general health and overall wellness. Black cohosh was also widely used by Americans in the 1800s for joint health. Black cohosh supports the body's effort to balance hormone levels and help ease nervous tension. Black cohosh is also known to offer benefits for the musculoskeletal system, providing antispasmodic properties to help relax cramping muscles and muscle spasms, including those associated with premenstrual and menstrual cycles.

Valerian

Valerian root provides nervous system support, including promoting feelings of relaxation. Valerian's ability to relax the central nervous system, decrease feelings of anxiousness and stress, promote a sense of calm, and enhance sleep are known to millions the world over. Valerian also helps relax tense, cramping muscles and may ease joint discomfort.

Capsicum

Capsicum has a warming strength that stimulates digestion and enhances blood flow, thus promoting healthy circulation of the blood. Widely known for its ability to stimulate circulatory activity, capsicum may promote healthy blood flow in the extremities. Capsicum is added to many herbal formulas as an effective catalyst to help the body transport and use the companion ingredients. Capsicum contains the active ingredient capsaicin, which can help relieve aches and soreness and is often found in over-the-counter ointments and creams.

Passionflower

Passionflower is widely recognized for its variety of relaxing benefits. Passionflower provides natural support to the relaxation centers of the nervous system and has been used historically as a mild calmative to help with restlessness. The flavonoids in passionflower are believed to support healthy nervous system function and provide a sense of calm. Many have found that passionflower also helps with relaxation of tense muscles. Plus, passionflower can be used to help promote a restful night’s sleep.

Catnip

Catnip provides traditional calming, nervous system herbal support. Catnip has been prized as a soothing herbal remedy for the nervous system and the stomach. Herbalists have found that catnip relaxes nervous tension, especially in the stomach, and may help to relieve stomach upset associated with anxiousness, fear, and stress. Catnip has also been known to soothe restlessness and nervousness, ease minor aches and discomfort, and help promote a restful night's sleep. Catnip contains nepetalactone, which appears to be responsible for the herb's mild relaxant properties. Catnip also contains natural trace minerals and vitamins that support both the nervous and immune systems.

Hops

Hops do more than add flavor and foam to your beer. Hops are a traditional aid for sleep and nervousness. Hops have a calming effect on the nervous system and are a common ingredient in products used to promote restful sleep and relaxation. Hops have also been used to soothe feelings of anxiousness and restlessness. A recent study demonstrated that hops extract improves the body’s response to stress and anxiousness. Hops contain the flavonoid xanthohumol, which possesses antioxidant properties and may help relax blood vessels and improve blood circulation.