CALCIUM (AS CALCIUM CITRATE) is essential for normal transmission of electrical impulses along nerves. When blood calcium levels drop below normal, nerves become hypersensitive and painful spasms of the muscles (tetany) can result.₁

During a four year study of 115 women, calcium supplements lowered blood pressure in hypertensive Patient's more effectively than prescription medication.₂

MAGNESIUM (CHELATE) is important for relaxation of muscles, including those surrounding the blood vessels. And arteries that are even slightly low in magnesium are more likely to have spastic contractions.₃ Magnesium also has been successful in treating certain rhythm problems of the heart,₄ including eclampsia (sudden convulsive seizure).₅

Calcium and magnesium have long been known as the sleep minerals.₆

INOSITOL, one of the B vitamins, is a natural tranquilizer that has proven reliable in helping Patient's to sleep by combating anxiety.₇

VITAMIN B-6 (PYRIDOXINE HCI) is necessary in the formation of prostaglandins that regulate blood pressure, muscle contraction, and heart function. Vitamin B-6 also aids in the formation and maintenance of the nervous system.₈ A diet low in B-6 is associated with increased risk for developing insomnia, irritability, and depression. Vitamin B-6 has been used successfully in treating depression common among women on The Pill, half of whom responded to B-6 with a dramatic lifting of the depression.₉

VALERIAN ROOT FROM EXTRACT is a primary sedative and is used when sleep disorders are the result of anxiety, nervousness, exhaustion, headache or hysteria. In addition, it has been shown to be effective in treating tachycardia that just precedes going to sleep.₁₀ Valerian has further been shown to help regulate psychosomatic disorders, and relieve tension and restlessness.₁₁

PASSIFLORA INCARNATA FROM EXTRACT acts as a natural tranquilizer and can calm hyperactive people. This herb is used in Italy to treat hyperactive children.₁₂ The pain-killing (analgesic) effect of Passiflora has been demonstrated in laboratory and clinical tests.₁₃

HOPS STROBILES FROM EXTRACT is most commonly used for its calming and anti-spasmotic effect on the nervous system.₁₄ Hops are also fast acting. A soothing, relaxing calm will be experienced within 20-40 minutes after ingesting the herb.₁₅, ₁₆

SCULLICAP (SCUTELLARIA LATERIFOLIA) FROM EXTRACT has been found to stabilize and normalize blood pressure which is why it is usually recommended for pain associated with nervous conditions.₁₇ Twitching, tremulous pain may also be quieted by this herb.₁₈ Skullcap ameliorates the nervous tension that often interferes with learning, recall, logical thinking and memory formation and, in this regard, resembles a muscle relaxant.₁₉

GOTA KOLA (CENTELLA ASIATICA) FROM EXTRACT is a neural tonic which is an excellent treatment for nervous breakdown.₂₀ Gota Kola exhibits a sedative activity similar to meprobamate and chlorpromazine in that the mode of action appears to be mainly on the cholinergic mechanism in the central nervous system.₂₁

NOTE: Gota Kola contains no caffeine at all and should not be confused with Kola nut which contains more caffeine per gram than coffee beans!