Down)Time combines well-researched botanicals to sedate and promote solid, deep relaxation. Added to these powerful but gentle herbs is Camellia sinensis (containing L-Theanine), which reduces the 'adrenal' effects, associated with stress.
Down)Time combines well-researched botanicals to sedate and promote solid, deep relaxation. Added to these powerful but gentle herbs is the amino acid L-Theanine, which reduces the 'adrenal' effects, associated with stress.
Chamomile extract gently reduces anxiety and has a calming effect on smooth muscle tissue and nerves, and may be useful as a remedy for nervous stomach, insomnia, indigestion, anxiety, fever, ‘wind’ and colic. Valerian is used to reduce anxiety and sleep disorders.
The extract of Ziziphus jujuba induced anxiolytic effect. There are anxiolytic and sedative-hypnotic activities of polygala saponins extracted from Polygala sibirica. These results suggest that Polygala saponin possesses evident anxiolytic and sedative-hypnotic activities. Albizia julibrissin is a CNS suppressant and regulates "Liver Qi" to reduce irritability. Anemone improves mental function, treats forgetfulness and insomnia.
The majority of studies on Passiflora incarnata reported reduced anxiety levels following the administration with the effect less evident in people, with mild anxiety symptoms. No adverse effects, including memory loss or collapse of psychometric functions, were observed.
Eclipta prostrata has been used as a traditional medicinal plant to prevent dementia and to enhance memory. Its potential as a nootropic and as an antioxidant has been reported and it was hypothesized that Eclipta may affect the formation of neurotransmitters and the inhibition of oxidative stress.
Actions:
Anxiolytic
Sedative-hypnotic
Memory enhancer
Nootropic
CNS suppressant
Indications:
Anxiety
Deep relaxation
Irritability
Forgetfulness
Mental and cognitive function
Nervousness
Dementia