Siesta contains special herbs that are known for their relaxitive and anti-anxiety properties. It also contains herbs known to aid digestion, which also may help your insomnia. Valerian root?s use to promote sleep goes back over 1,000 years. It especially benefits those suffering from nervous over-strain, because it does not possess any of the after-effects produced by narcotics. Clinical studies on valerian root, which is sometimes called nature's tranquilizer, have demonstrated this herb's powerful relaxing and sleep-inducing effects. Everybody goes through stages of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. It is important not to suppress the dreams during this stage because emotional experiences are processed and resolved by the mind in those dreams. Valerian does not interfere with the REM phase of sleep like some prescriptive tranquilizers that are most often prescribed for sleep disorders.

Passion Flower has been used in Mexico and Central America as a gentle remedy for sleeplessness for centuries. It is also used as a sedative in nervous disorders (including gastrointestinal complaints of nervous origin), difficulties in sleeping, and anxiety or restlessness. It was formerly approved as an over-the-counter sleep aid. Passion flower has a tranquilizing effect, including mild sedative and antianxiety effects. In studies conducted since the 1930's, its mode of action has been found to be different from that of most sedative drugs (sleeping pills), thus making it a non-addictive herb to promote relaxation.

Also known as maddog, Skullcap has traditionally been known as a nerve tonic and sedative for relieving anxiety, neuralgia, and insomnia. In China it is found in prescriptions for fevers, colds, high blood pressure, hypertension, insomnia, headache, intestinal inflammation, vomiting of blood, and other conditions.

L-tyrosine is a nonessential amino acid (protein building block) that is the precursor of several neurotransmitters, including L-dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine The body also uses l-tyrosine to make serotonin and dopamine, chemicals that help to make people feel full and discourage eating. Studies have suggested that tyrosine may help people with depression. Due to its role as a precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine (two of the body?s main stress-related hormones), tyrosine may also ease the adverse effects of environmental, psychosocial, and physical stress. Both Parsley and Peppermint are known as digestive aids. Parsley tea is used to settle the stomach after a meal. Peppermint leaf tea has been traditionally used for indigestion, nausea, colds, headache, and cramps.

Olympian Labs has encapsulated these special herbs in a natural base of hops. Hops have traditionally been used to aid mood disturbances such as restlessness and anxiety, sleep disturbances. This natural formula may be what you need to stop counting sheep and to wake up refreshed.