Neurapas as a supplement is a combination of three different herbs that each work on the central nervous system in some capacity. It is incredibly supportive for mental health. Each of these herbs can affect the nervous system on their own but have an ever more profound impact when they are given together.
St. Johns Wort – Is a yellow flower that has been used to help support mood balance for centuries. It contains the component hypericin which can cross the blood brain barrier and increase dopamine levels. Dopamine is one of our neurotransmitters that helps us to feel good. It is often known as the pleasure neurotransmitter. Another component of Saint. John’s Wort hyperforin has also been shown to influence the neurotransmitters and central nervous system to help improve mood. St. John’s Wort works in multiple different ways to influence our neurotransmitters and nervous system and therefore influence our mood. It has also been shown to increase the amount of serotonin present in the body which has a similar role as pharmaceuticals that treat mood. The main different between the two is that the pharmaceuticals only work by one method of action where as St. John’s Wort has multiple methods of action that come from using the whole plant. This is one of the most special aspects of plant medicine; they work on multiple pathways and systems to help balance the body and mind. Our bodies are not just one pathway or one dysfunction that results in us not feeling well. We are a living, breathing, combination of pathways, processes and emotions that influences how we are feeling on a regular basis. Studies have shown that St. John’s Wort is effective in treating symptoms of depression, please ask your healthcare provider if this is right for you.
Valerian – Valerian is also a type of flower that has medicinal impacts. In this case it is often the root that is used to make medicine. Valerian is known as a nervine hypnotic which means that it is sedative and relaxing to the central nervous system. This makes it helpful for many different neurological complaints including anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, stress or anything where it feels as if the body is wound up tight. In some people its relaxing effect can also be sedative. Valerian is not just relaxing for the nervous system but also for the various organ and muscular systems of the body – it is an antispasmodic to both the skeletal and the smooth muscle – therefore it can help with a spasmodic cough, cramping in the urinary tract or the reproductive system, kidney stones, digestive cramps, and arterial tension in the blood vessels that could contribute to changes in blood pressure. It is a herb with a special affinity for people with high levels of stress and anxiety. It is also a warming herb that is slightly bitter – this means that it can help improve circulation and stimulate digestion. The many properties of valerian all work together to bring the body into a parasympathetic nervous state. The parasympathetic state is when the body is more on the relaxed side of things.
Passionflower - Passionflower aids in relief from racing thoughts that are preventing someone from functionally optimally. This includes anxiety, worry and fear. It does this by acting on the central nervous system, binding to the GABA receptors that relax the body. This reminds the body to slow down and decreases stress. It is a very safe flower that not only helps promote relaxation but it also helps to revitalize and restore the body. It is a nourishing herb for the nerves so that at the same time that it is helping the body to relax it is also building the body up so that it will be able to support itself in the near future. In addition to its calming and restorative effects passionflower is also an antispasmodic herb making it a great herb for calming both the physical body and the mind. Another remedy for calming the physical body is magnesium, but again passionflower does not have the same side effects as magnesium and has more benefits towards promoting sleep as a whole. These flowers are ultimately a soother for the entire body promoting recovery from the stress of the day and promoting sleeping. It is a beautiful remedy for anyone who can't turn their mind off or who suffers from anxiety, fatigue, and lack of sleep.
When these three herbs are used in combination they create a formula that helps to nourish and support the nervous system of the body. This includes supporting a healthy mood as well as decreasing mental extremes including anxiety.
The combination of these three herbs working together means that lower doses of each of these herbs are used to get the desired effects. This means that Neurapas does not cause hangover like symptoms or form any habits when compared to pharmaceuticals and other formulations that use these herbs in higher quantities. It is the synergistic and holistic aspects of the plants in this formula that makes it so healing. There are other products that have been shown to help support mood and anxiety including CBD oil, relora, and L-theanine but these do not have the synergistic impact that Neurapas does. It is an excellent CBD alternate.
