Dormeasan

What is Dormeasan?

Dormeasan is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances resulting from symptoms of mild anxiety, exclusively based on long-standing use as a traditional remedy.

Uses

• Helps restore natural sleep
• Calming
• Helps you to wake feeling refreshed

According to their website ‘when taken just half an hour before bed-time can quickly help to restore undisturbed sleep aiding you to sleep better and wake feeling refreshed’ Dormeasan is not a 'sleeping pill' it is a sleeping aid so it won't normally leave you feeling groggy in the morning.

Ingredients

Dormeasan oral drops are a combination extract of fresh, organic Valerian and Hops.

How it Works?

Valerian - Valerian is a herb native to Europe, the roots of which have been used throughout history as a sedative. The exact mechanism of action of valerian is still not fully understood, although research points to the production of an inhibitory neurotransmitter called GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid). Valerian extract has been shown in in vitro studies to stimulate the release of GABA from nerve endings in brain cells, and also to subsequently block its reuptake. However the exact chemical within valerian that does this has yet to be isolated, which is why valerian extracts are taken from the whole of the essential oil extracted from the root.

Hops - Hops are well-known as the chief constituent of most beer, and like valerian, are native to Europe. Their sedative effect is thought to be caused by the presence of methylbutenol (2-methyl-3-butene-2-ol), but research has proven inconclusive because the methylbutenol is volatile and therefore hard to isolate from the extract of hops. This is one of the reasons why Dormeasan exists as a tincture rather than a tablet.

Alcohol - Dormeasan combines valerian and hops in an alcoholic tincture. This ethanol is a very low dose, corresponding to about 0.05 of a unit of alcohol, or a tablespoonful of beer.

Clinical Trials

In a placebo-controlled trial carried out on Dormeasan at a German sleep laboratory, patients taking Dormeasan spent more time deeply asleep than the patients taking placebo, and had better sleep cycles. The result of deeper sleep on a more regular cycle is that you wake feeling refreshed and restored – something that many people miss out on even when managing to sleep for sufficient hours.

Directions for use:

Take 30 drops in a little water half an hour before bedtime.

Remember

• This product contains ethanol. And so is harmful for people suffering from alcoholism.
• Not for use in children or those under 18.

Our Opinion

Dormeasan is an excellent supplement for anyone having sleeping difficulties and comes from an tried and tested brand name Vogel. A typical 50ml bottle allows for nearly a months supply so at €10.50 is a great price. The presence of alcohol in the mixture is not ideal but it allows maximum effectiveness. An important thing to note is that if you are having sleeping difficulties, and it is a lot more serious than ‘a little worrying or minor stress’ then visit your GP for professional advice.