L-Tryptophan- Tryptophan is an essential amino acid as well as within the group of only twenty standard amino acids that are required by the human diet. It is one of the building blocks required for protein biosynthesis. It is also viewed as a precursor to serotonin and thereby also melatonin, niacin and also auxin. Interestingly enough, lactose intolerance and fructose malabsorption have the side effect that tryptophan is only improperly absorbed in the intestines which leads to diminished levels of it in the system. Dietary sources of tryptophan are plentiful, it can be found in red meat, poultry, fish, milk, milk products, peanuts, mangoes, dates, chocolate and oats, among others. As a dietary supplement tryptophan has found applications as a safe sleeping aid and also as a calming agent.

Magnesium Stearate is coommonly used as a filling agent in the manufacture of capsules and tablets, such as vitamins, the source of this ingredient is typically bovine. However, there is an increasing number of vegetarian options in which the product specifically indicates it contains magnesium stearate from vegetable sources.

Magnolia Bark usage has been adopted from traditional Chinese medicine, where it was being used as an anti depressant. In conjunction with other ingredients, like Pinellia ternata, Poria cocos and Zingiber officinale, it has displayed effects that rival the ones of Prozac. Houpu, which is how Chinese call magnolia officinalis bark, contains polyphenolic compounds, mangolol, which is a bioactive compound with antifungal properties; and honokiol, a biphenolic compound which is known as an anxiolytic, anti-emetic, anti-depressant, antithrombotic and anti-bacterial. Honokiol in particular is a very potent anti-tumorigenic and neurotrophic compound, used to combat melanoma, leukemia, myeloma and sarcoma, as well as a multitude of cancers. It is also a known promoter of neurite outgrowth and has neuroprotective effects. There are no adverse effects known.

Melatonin refers to a hormone made by a brain part called the pineal. Melatonin helps bodies in understanding the time to go to bed and sleep and also the time to wake up. Melatonin is also available in pill form as they are available in natural and synthetic forms. Natural melatonin is manufactured from the pineal glands of the animals and this can get contaminated with virus. This is the reason that it is not recommended. Synthetic melatonin has no risk involved. Melatonin is used in treating insomnia and prevents jet lag. Melatonin promotes health or treats disease has very little scientific evidence. Some people have reported headache, stomach discomfort and depression, however further study is being done. Melatonin is available without the prescription of a doctor in the drug stores and health food stores in the United States. But, as it is not regulated by the government, the safety, purity and effectiveness is far from being guaranteed.

Oleamide

Piperine

Salvia Sclarea

Scutellaria ( Root )- For the treatment of damp-warm syndrome with fever, feeling of fullness in the chest, and greasy tongue coating.

Silica is silicon dioxide, a trace mineral found in bones, teeth, skin, eyes, glands and organs. It also helps keep skin elastic. Silica works with calcium to maintain bone strength.

Valerian Root is a perennial plant, which can bloom into pink and white flowers that have a scent perceived as sweetly. It can be found in Europe and some areas in Asia, recently also in North America, where it has been imported. The sedative and anxiolytic properties of the valerian roots have been known to mankind for centuries. Valerian root extracts contain many pharmacologically active substances, some which are valeric acid, GABA, isovaleramide, valerine, valerianine, actinidine, an essential oil that contains sesquiterpenes, and many more. Since that valerian has been used as a pain reliever, anti convulsant, a sedative and for migraine treatment, the primary use has been always related to the GABA receptor system. It has been recommended as a potent sleeping agent.

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