Compositions and methods for the induction and maintenance of quality sleep
View Patent ↗Supplemental compositions, and methods for administering same to a user, are provided for promoting a restful night's sleep by speedily inducing a person to fall asleep and to maintain sleep, as well as alleviating minor aches and pains so as to further improve the quality of a person sleep. The supplemental composition may include at least an extract of Valerian Root, an extract of Willow Bark and Melatonin or a derivative thereof. The supplemental composition may be provided for consumption at least one time daily, e.g., prior to sleep.
1. A method for promoting sleep, the method comprising orally administering to a human or animal a composition consisting essentially of:
an extract of Valerian Root;
an extract of Willow Bark;
Melatonin;
an extract of Hops cone;
Lavender flower powder;
an extract of Passionflower;
Skullcap powder;
Coenzyme Q10; and
an extract of Lemon Balm.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein promoting sleep includes at least one of inducing sleep and maintaining sleep.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered to a user once daily prior to the user going to sleep.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a time-release mechanism providing about 4 hours of active compound release.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein composition is provided in the form of a coated tablet, and the melatonin is incorporated into the tablet coating.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the melatonin is fine-milled.