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Roman Chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile
Traditionally Used for
Supporting relaxation, digestive comfort and restful sleep in Western herbal medicine.
Why we chose it
Roman Chamomile is the foundation of Relaxing Moon. We chose it for its long history in Western herbal medicine as a calming botanical, particularly suited to the luteal phase when relaxation and restful sleep can become more difficult.
Potential benefits
Digestive comfort — traditional use
Key constituents
Flavonoids
Apigenin derivatives
Sesquiterpene lactones
Volatile oilsPaeoniflorin
Research
Roman Chamomile has a long history of use in European herbal medicine. Modern research has investigated its flavonoids, volatile oils and other bioactive compounds for their potential calming, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. However, direct human clinical evidence for Roman Chamomile and sleep remains limited.
Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium bound to glycine
Used for
Supporting normal nervous system function, normal psychological function and normal muscle function.
Why we chose it
Magnesium Glycinate completes Relaxing Moon by providing an essential mineral involved in normal nervous system and psychological function, alongside the traditional calming botanicals.
Potential benefits
Research
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in numerous physiological processes, including normal nerve and muscle function. Research has also investigated magnesium supplementation and sleep, although clinical findings remain inconsistent. The evidence does not establish that magnesium glycinate reliably improves sleep.
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Traditionally Used for
Supporting relaxation, emotional wellbeing, restful sleep and digestive comfort.
Why we chose it
We selected Lemon Balm for its traditional use in easing nervous tension and supporting emotional wellbeing. It complements Roman Chamomile, bringing an additional layer of calming support to the formula.
Potential benefits
Digestive comfort — traditional use
Key constituents
Rosmarinic acid
Caffeic acid
Flavonoids
Citral and citronellal
Research
Lemon Balm has been investigated in human clinical trials for its effects on anxiety-related symptoms, mood and sleep quality. Research has also explored the potential interaction between its compounds, particularly rosmarinic acid, and GABA-related pathways. Although findings are encouraging, larger studies are needed.
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Used for
Supporting relaxation, easing nervous tension and encouraging restful sleep.
Why we chose it
Passionflower was selected for its traditional use in supporting relaxation and sleep. Its flavonoids, including vitexin and isovitexin, have been investigated for their potential effects on GABA-related pathways, making it a valuable addition to the formula's calming botanicals.
Potential benefits
Key constituents
Vitexin
Isovitexin
Orientin
Chrysin
Other flavonoids
Research
Passionflower has been investigated in human clinical studies for its potential effects on anxiety-related symptoms and sleep. Some studies have reported improvements, although differences in preparations, dosages and study quality limit firm conclusions.
L-Theanine
An amino acid naturally
found in tea leaves
Used for
L-Theanine is a modern nutritional ingredient rather than a traditional Western herbal remedy. It has been studied for its effects on relaxation, stress responses and sleep.
Why we chose it
We selected L-Theanine to complement Relaxing Moon's botanical ingredients, adding a research-informed ingredient investigated for promoting relaxation without necessarily causing sedation.
Potential benefits
Relaxation
Attention and cognitive performance
Potential benefits
Naturally occurring amino acid
Found in Camellia sinensis
Investigated for its effects on stress responses and sleep
Not a sedative medication
Research
Human clinical studies have investigated L-Theanine for its effects on stress, anxiety-related symptoms and sleep. Systematic reviews suggest potential benefits, although results vary and many studies use higher doses than the 120 mg included in Relaxing Moon's full daily serving.