Serenity
Encourages Trophorestoration of the Nervous System
Promotes Calmness and Support During Occasional Nervousness
Promotes Adaptation to Stress
A SOOTHING CHARM
This calming formula works not only as a nervous relaxant,
but also as a nervous system strengthener, particularly
where overwork and stress play a role. Additionally, botanicals
that help with anxiety and support digestion have been
incorporated to ease these often seen but unwanted
manifestations of stress. This formula works like a soothing
charm, and has almost immediate influence.
American Skullcap was used extensively by the early Eclectic
healers of the last century as a nutritive tonic and a soothing
agent. It was said to be especially useful for nervous stress,
particularly when manifested as "excitability, restlessness, or
wakefulness". Skullcap has been brought into this formula for
its specific use with nervousness from mental or physical
stress. It is this highly specific use that makes Skullcap an
excellent addition to this stress formula.
Passionflower vine shares with American Skullcap its
traditional use as a soothing remedy for nervous excitement
and irritability. When mental worry and weariness are evident,
the Passionflower is considered specific. The monograph
published by Germany’s Commission E lists Passionflower for
use with nervous restlessness. In addition, there is some
evidence to suggest that Passionflower provides support
during times of anxiety.
Kava Kava is often used for support during nervous anxiety. It
has been said that having consumed Kava, you "feel friendly"
and "cannot hate". Used traditionally to elevate the mind and
relax the body, Kava has been the subject of numerous clinical
trials for the treatment of nervous anxiety.
,b>Chamomile flowers are considered soothing, with specific
influence on digestion. Matricaria, the first of Chamomile’s
scientific names, comes from the root word ‘matrix’, meaning
womb or mother. This reflects the opinion that it is particularly
useful in supporting female reproductive health. A surprising
amount of research exists for this botanical that is often
considered mild - science being more inclined to research
powerful, pharmacologically vociferous plants. It is, however,
extremely reliable and finds itself in this Serenity formula for its
calming effect with restlessness and irritability, particularly
where there is a need for support with digestion and flatulence.
Wild Oats are considered supportive to nervous system health,
specific for those individuals who experience nervous
exhaustion. This use is reflective of its traditionally espoused
ability to restore the "wasted elements of nerve force". Wild
Oats is another plant that has received official mention by the
German Commission E, in this case for (temporary) anxiety,
stress, and weakness. It also is discussed as a restorative tonic.
Hops strobiles are used traditionally for nervous irritation and
wakefulness, chiefly where temporary anxiety and worry are
the cause. The German Commission E monograph mentions
Hops for restlessness and anxiety, as well as for enhancement
of sleep function. Hops was used historically to encourage
digestion and to promote healthy cerebro-spinal function. Hops
serves this formula as a valued relaxing and restorative tonic.
Mugwort also receives mention by the German Commission E
as a calmative plant, for use with (temporary) restlessness,
anxiety, and sleeplessness. Similar to a number of other plants
in this formula, Mugwort promotes healthy digestion, thereby
assisting with an increase in overall vitality.
Peppermint possesses a soothing action, promotes healthy
digestion, and helps to relieve intestinal bloating and flatulence.
The German Commission E has stated that Peppermint
supports digestion and promotes liver health. Finally, it
enhances the overall taste of this formula.
SUGGESTED USE:
Take 1 capsule with a small amount of warm water 3 times daily between meals.
