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Melatonin:
Melatonin--a hormone found in just about every living thing on the planet. Melatonin is sometimes called "the hormone of darkness," because it's essential for sleep. Your brain produces it in the dark and reduces it in the light--which is one reason we naturally sleep at night. As you age, your brain struggles to produce the Melatonin it needs. And when your Melatonin is running low, you could be saying hello to a whole slew of health concerns --including melancholy and increased inflammation throughout your body.
Now, Melatonin by itself is not a very effective sleep remedy in many cases. But in combination with all the ingredients below, I guarantee it will give you the natural baby like sleep you have been missing for so long!
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Passionflower:
Is a creeping vine found in the southern U.S. and South America. It has been found to contain beta-carboline harmala alkaloids which are MAOIs with anti-depressant properties. Its sedative effects have a strong history of use among Native Americans as both a mood-booster and a calmative.
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Chamomile:
Chamomilla has a wide range of actions. It is from Asia and Europe and has been administered for centuries at a sedative and tonic. Also, it is used to maintain restful sleep and has a calming effect for sleeplessness, anxiety and nervous tension.
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Valerian:
Reports of this roots incredible sleep-inducing powers date as far back as the Ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates. The herb was used in Germany during the medieval times for unruly children, and was used in WWII to combat the stress of air raids. It is an all natural sedative used to treat insomnia and anxiety. In some studies it was demonstrated that valerian extracts interact with the GABA release and GABA uptake receptors. But more recent studies have shown that the perennial herb, valerian, not only helps induce a deep restful sleep, but it helps extend the recharging delta-wave phase of your sleep cycle. Therefore it is another perfect ingredient to help you get a better night's sleep.
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Rosemary:
The Ancients were well acquainted with the shrub, which had a reputation for strengthening the memory. On this account it became the emblem of fidelity for lovers and was used in many religious ceremonies. An interesting tradition about rosemary is that it grows best in gardens tended by forceful or strong-willed women; a Spanish folk saying has it that "where rosemary thrives the mistress is master." Its carminative properties have been documented to help relief headaches, nervous tension and moodiness.
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Bupleurum:
Is one of the more important herbs used in Oriental medicine. It has a reputation for its ability to relieve liver tension and digestive disturbances, and because it is detoxifying and antimicrobial. Bupleurum has the ability, when combined with other herbs to clear stagnation virtually anywhere in the body, and to harmonize the balance of the body.
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Polygala Tenuifoliae:
The root (Yuan Zhi - “Profound Will”) is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat a variety of complaints by calming the spirit, centering the mind and facilitating the flow of Qi in the heart. Specifically, this herb is used in formulas to relieve restlessness, anxiety, and insomnia. Another perfect ingredient for Nitey Nite Spray.
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Suan Zao Ren (Zizyphus spinosa):
This herb's history of use can be traced back continuously to the Han Dynasty, about 2,000 years ago. During the middle ages, this herb was believed to be so powerfully strengthening and health giving, tit was fed to infants and used as nutritional aids. It is documented to help relieve frustration, irritability, anxiety and even excessive night sweats.
The herb has been shown to calm, relax, reduce stress, conserve energy, and promote sleep. It's a great herb for those with symptoms of nervous exhaustion, fatigue, irritability and the inability to sleep.
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Albizzia Julibrissin:
In TCM, the bark of the Mimosa Tree (Albizia julibrissin) is called "Collective Happiness Bark" because of its ability to treat disturbances of the spirit (shen) by nourishing the heart. The shen is thought to reside in the heart. Disturbances of the shen caused by improper diet, extreme emotions, trauma, and stress can lead to irritability, insomnia, anxiety and heart palpitations. By nourishing the heart, Mimosa bark helps to calm the spirit. A nourished heart and calm spirit leaves one at peace. It is especially effective for bad temper, irritability, insomnia and poor memory due to pent-up emotions. Because it improves mood, is often used as a remedy for depression.
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Paeonia lactiflora:
This is also known as the white peony. It has been cultivated in both Japan and China for at least several centuries, perhaps even a millennium. The peony is an extremely long-lived plant, especially for a flowering one. It is not uncommon for peonies to live for a hundred years. Under the name bai shao, white peony root is used in many diverse Chinese herbal formulas. It is considered a herb with strong blood-toning characteristics, used to treat the imbalance of blood in the body, cooling and providing nourishment to the blood , activating circulation and even relieving muscle cramps.
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Ku Shen:
This is Chinese herb with a lot of promise. Although traditional practitioners have used it for thousands of years, it is now the subject of some very exciting clinical and pharmacological research, revealing its powerful therapeutic value for a surprisingly wide range of conditions including insomnia. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Ku Shen Pian clears away heat, eliminates dampness, detoxifies, kills parasites, and more. This formula is mainly used to treat stagnation of qi in the chest and abdomen. Other critical ingredient of Nitey Nite spray to give you sleep yo u have been dreaming for.
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Fleece Flower Caulis:
Fleece flower root is another foundational key of the Chinese herbal tonics and is widely used to restore vitality and virility. It functions in replenishing the liver and kidney, benefiting essence and blood, astringing primordial energy. It is said that anyone who takes this herb regularly for a long period can prolong his life. Chinese medical text says this root helps with insomnia and even dream-disturbed sleep!