The Herbs at Work in Stress & Sleep Formula

There are times in our lives when high stress throughout the day makes falling asleep at night difficult. In these cases, taking herbs during the day can help to calm the central nervous system, relieve anxiety, and support the body's ability to handle stress, making unwinding and relaxing at night easier. 

Mountain Meadow Herbs' Stress & Sleep Formula was released in 2004, making this year the official twentieth anniversary for this product! Though many have benefited from this formula, sometimes it's interesting to take a closer look at each of the herbs, and what they are doing. 

Passionflower leaf:
Appears to boost the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in your brain. This compound helps to lower brain activity helping you to relax and potentially sleep better.

Eleuthero root:
Eleuthero is also commonly called Siberian Ginseng. As an adaptogen, it helps to support the body’s fight against the effects of stress.

Hops flower:
Provides a range of health benefits, including inflammation support and central nervous system support for a healthy mood and sleep cycle.

St. John's Wort:
Contains hypericin and hyperforin which are thought to increase certain brain chemicals like serotonin that helps to support positive mood, stress, and sleep.

Catnip:
Catnip’s biggest health benefit is the calming effect that it can have on the body. It contains nepetalactone, which is similar to the valepotriates found in a commonly used herbal sedative, Valerian.

Skullcap:
This herb is best known for its ability to calm the nerves. It is also a good source of calcium, magnesium, and silicon.

In times when additional support is needed, Bed-Time Drops can be helpful. This formula is designed to be taken 10 minutes before bedtime, and repeated if needed.