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This product may have the following benefits
may help symptoms of:
- Mild insomnia
- Nervous tension
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Restlessness
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Excitability
- Hyperactive children
Difficulty getting off to sleep and
disturbed sleep patterns are often associated with the pace of life
today.
Many herbs with sedative and hypnotic
properties can help resolve this problem without the addictive and
'hangover' effects associated with many modern drugs.
Both Valerian and Hops serve this
purpose admirably, being the standard herbs used by many Herbalists.
The gentle action of these herbs on the
nervous system makes them suitable for use in children who are
overactive.
A trial comparing Valerian's
effectiveness to Oxazepam (an anxiolytic, close cousin to Diazepam)
found that they were equally effective but that the adverse effects
were less in the Valerian group. This is often where herbal remedies
come into their own: they are as effective as pharmaceutical
preparations but do not have the side effects. Dorn,M. (2000)
Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd, 7:79-84.
Mode of Action
Hops are very useful agents for
restlessness, over-excitability, anxiety, tension and sleep problems.
They contain humulones and lupulones which are metabolised in the body
to a compound known as 2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol which exerts a sedative
effect on the central nervous system (CNS).
They are also an antispasmodic bitter,
enhancing digestion and easing intestinal tension.
Valerian is a herbal tranquilliser with
a well established use for those with nervous excitement and disturbed
sleep patterns. It improves the ability to fall asleep, as well as
improving sleep quality.
The relaxing properties are due to the
valepotriates and volatile oils present (especially valerenal and
valerenic acid). Valerenic acid inhibits the breakdown of the
neurotransmitter gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA), increasing its
concentration. This then leads to a decrease in CNS activity and
sedation.
More about Bioforce (Words by Bioforce)
Bioforce is the UK market leader for Herbal Medicines. The company produces an extensive range of products focusing on A.Vogel organic fresh herb tinctures and tincture tablets. Established in 1987 and based in Irvine, Scotland, we are at the forefront of Phytotherapy, the science of using herbs to maintain health and influence illness.
The A.Vogel range of fresh herb tinctures and tablets are manufactured in Switzerland and transported to Scotland where they are bottled in our modern facility in Irvine, which also operates to GMP standards. All our products are distributed throughout Britain and Ireland.
We are a modern science-based company, grounded in the knowledge and traditions of the herbalist. We offer a comprehensive programme of education to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available to those who use our products. Our team of Territory Managers is supplemented by a Nutritionist, Pharmacists and Quality Control staff and headed by our Medical Director, Dr Jen Tan.
Our leading products include Echinaforce, Atrogel Arnica Gel, Atrosan Devil's Claw tablets, Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules, Venaforce Horse Chestnut tablets and Hyperiforce St John's Wort tablets.
Our parent company, based in Roggwil, Switzerland, was founded in 1963 by Alfred Vogel, the eminent Swiss Naturopath and pioneer in natural health, and now supplies fresh herb tinctures to over 30 countries world-wide.
The majority of herbs used to produce the A.Vogel range are grown using a strict organic protocol, mainly in the fertile conditions of Roggwil. This allows the company to exert complete control over the cultivation of plants, from planting through to harvesting using Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP).
All our products are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols and control. Stringent quality controls and a full range of scientific tests throughout growth and manufacture also ensure the best of quality. Certain herbs such as Arnica montana, Saw Palmetto and Devil’s Claw are cultivated on special farms in other parts of the world, again using organic protocols."
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