STRESSCARE CAPSULE

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I  PRODUCT CATEGORY: Herbal medicine/ Ayurvedic product

 

II ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND HOW THEY ACT IN THE BODY:

Stress as a health problem is on the rise and so are the herbal-based stress

relief products. Natural health methods and alternative medicines are gaining

significant popularity all around the globe. Herbs are used as single herb product

or a combination product in the stress management therapy. Some contain

extracts which help in relaxation. heir uni!ue feature is that they do not affect

the memories and the mental alertness. hey can be used to relieve stress" relax

muscles and get a peaceful sleep serving as a nerve tonic" thus stabili#ing the

mood during the period of stress. Some act as a mild tran!uili#er pacifying a

stressed mind. hey are used if there is sleeplessness and irritability.

Stresscare capsule is a combination of $ ingredients: Withania somnifera,

Centella asiatica, Valeriana wallichii and Hypericum perforatum and is indicated

in the management of stress related disorders.

%oots of Withania somnifera show antitumour and radiosensiti#ing effects in

animal model. otal al&aloidal fraction of the root extract exhibits hypotensive"

bradycardic and respiratory stimulant activities in dogs. 't shows relaxant and

antispansmodic effects against several plasmogens on intestinal" bronchial"

tracheal and blood vascular muscles. (ithanolides possess remar&able

antibacterial" antitumour" antiarthritic and immunosuppressive properties and

protective effect against carbon tetrachloride induced toxicity.

 Alcoholic extract of Centella asiatica  shows tran!uili#ing" sedative and

antianxiety effects in experimental animals. he herb produces significant

 

intellectual improvement in mentally retarded children. riterpenoid fraction of the

plant improves the conditions in patients with venous hypertension" and post

phlebitic syndrome. he herb and its constituents )chiefly asiaticoside* are

beneficial in the treatment of wounds and ulcerous s&in abnormalities.

Valeriana wallichii  contains anodyne +an agent that soothes or relieves pain*"

antispasmodic +an agent which relieves or eases muscular spasms" cramps or 

convulsions," aromatic +a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating

!ualities," calmative +an agent that has a mild sedative or tran!uili#ing effect,"

carminative +an agent for easing griping pains" colic and expelling gas from the

intestines," diuretic +an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which

cleanses the urinary system," expectorant +an agent that promotes the discharge

of mucous and secretions from the respiratory passages," nervine +an agent that

has a calming or soothing effect on the nerves" any agent that acts on the

nervous system to restore the nerves to their natural state, " relaxant" sedative +a

soothing agent that reduces nervousness" distress or irritation," stimulant +an

agent that excites or !uic&ens the functional activity of the tissues giving more

energy," tran!uili#er )without any sluggish effects on the user *.

Hyperforin from Hypericum perforatum  )St. ohns wort* extract exhibits

significant antidepressant activity. biochemical research demonstrates that

hyperforin inhibits the reupta&e of the neurotransmittors norepinephrine"

serotonin and dopamine. All 0 of these compounds are naturally found in the

brain and regulate moods and emotions. Numerous double-blind studies

demonstrate that hyperforin-rich St. ohn wort extract is significantly superior ot

placebo and comparable to prescription antidepressants for the treatment of mild

to moderate depression. 'n menopause it plays an important roel in mood-

elevation.

 

III INDICATIONS DOSAGE AND USAGE ADVERSE EFFECT AND

CONTRAINDICATIONS PRECAUTIONS

INDICATIONS:

• Stress conditions

•  Anxiety

• 1epression

• Hysteria

DOSAGE:

2 3 capsule two times a day or as directed by the medical doctor/dietician

ADVERSE EFFECTS:

Not &nown in prescribed dosage

CONTRADICTIONS:

Not reported in recommended dosage

PRECAUTIONS:

No specific precautions

IV SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY: As enclosed in each monograph

V !UANTITATIVE CO"POSITION:

CO"POSITION:

4ach capsule contains:

2. (ithania somnifera extract : 235 mg

3. 6entella asiatica extract : 277 mg

0. 8aleriana wallichii extract : 57 mg

$. Hypericum perforatum extract : 35 mg

 

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