Anxiety Soother By Herb Pharm Overview & Drug Interactions

Supplement: Anxiety Soother by Herb Pharm

This product contains

• Kava extract

  Description:

  Kava is a tropical plant native to the Pacific Islands. The roots of the plant contain kavalactones, which are known to have sedative and relaxing effects. Kava has traditionally been used in social and cultural settings for its relaxant effects and is available as a dietary supplement to help with symptoms of anxiety and stress. It is important to note that Kava has been linked to causing liver damage and must be used cautiously, although the results of studies in this regard are mixed. Nevertheless, kava is banned in some parts of the world (e.g., the UK).

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  Ingredient Group	Kava kava
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Passionflower extract

  Description:

  Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing vine with fragrant white and purple flowers that is native to the Americas. It is purported to have a number of potential health benefits, including reducing anxiety and improving sleep. It is thought to work by increasing the levels of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood and anxiety. Passionflower may also have mild sedative and muscle-relaxing effects and may be helpful in the treatment of muscle spasms and other muscle disorders. Dietary supplements containing passionflower are generally standardized to contain no less than 1.5% of the flavanoid vitexin.

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  Ingredient Group	Passionflower
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Bacopa extract

  Description:

  Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) is a perennial herb that is native to India and other parts of Southeast Asia. Bacopa has small, white or blue flowers and is commonly found in wetland areas. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, bacopa is believed to have a number of health benefits, including the ability to improve memory and cognitive function, reduce anxiety and stress, and improve symptoms of ADHD. It is also thought to have potential benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Bacopa dietary supplements are often marketed for 'cognitive support'.

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  Ingredient Group	Bacopa
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Albizia extract

  Description:

  Albizia julibrissin is a species of flowering tree in the pea family and is commonly known as the Persian silk tree or pink silk tree. It is native to parts of Asia, including Iran, China, and Korea. The tree is known for its attractive pink flowers and fern-like leaves. The flower and stem bark are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and sore throat. It is also used to improve mood and reduce swelling

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  Ingredient Group	Albizia julibrissin
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Lavender extract

  Description:

  Lavender is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region that has been used for centuries for its aroma in commercial products, as well as in herbal medicine and aromatherapy. It has a sweet, floral aroma and is often used to promote relaxation and relieve stress. In traditional medicine, lavender has been mainly used for its purported anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects. Lavender essential oil has also been purported to have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties and may be helpful in the treatment of certain skin conditions, such as acne and dandruff.

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  Ingredient Group	English Lavender
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Lavender flower essential oil extract

  Description:

  Lavender is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region that has been used for centuries for its aroma in commercial products, as well as in herbal medicine and aromatherapy. It has a sweet, floral aroma and is often used to promote relaxation and relieve stress. In traditional medicine, lavender has been mainly used for its purported anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects. Lavender essential oil has also been purported to have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties and may be helpful in the treatment of certain skin conditions, such as acne and dandruff.

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  Ingredient Group	English Lavender
  Category	botanical

  
  

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