Anchor Health's Calm-R-Rest ingredients are:

• Vitamin B6
  In addition to its many health functions, vitamin B6 can act as a relaxant and bring your body the calm it needs by reducing sleep problems, anxiety and depression.
  
  
• Calcium
  Calcium supplements can lead to better sleep - in fact, those who have low levels of calcium may actually suffer from insomnia. Taking calcium can also help promote a healthy blood vessel function and ward off migraines. The combination of calcium and magnesium can help prevent anxiety and panic attacks.
  
  
• Magnesium
  This mineral is believed to have an important mood enhancing property. It may also help relieve depression, panic and anxiety disorders.
  
  
• Valerian Root
  Valerian root is a popular traditional medicine for insomnia, psychological strain, anxiety, panic attack, tension, lack of concentration and headaches. It is believed to have mild sedative properties and may work by lessening the ability of nerve impulses to deliver stress-related messages to the brain.
  
  
• Hops Strobiles
  In addition to its use in beer brewing, hops is also an herb traditionally used to treat insomnia and nervousness.
  
  
• Passion Flower
  Passion flower is believed to help relieve anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia. It has a mild sedative effect that encourages sleep, as confirmed by studies on animals and humans.
  
  
• Chamomile Flower
  Chamomile is often used as a gentle relaxant - its soothing properties are believed to help with stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Studies have shown that it works in similar parts of the brain as anti-anxiety medications.
  
  
• Skullcap Herb
  Skullcap herb has been used as a traditional treatment years for anxiety, nervous tension, headaches and insomnia for over 200. It has mild and safe sedative and relaxant properties.
  
  

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• Wheatley D. Medicinal plants for insomnia: a review of their pharmacology, efficacy and tolerability. J Psychopharmacol 2005; 19(4):414-21.
• Cauffield JS and Forbes HJ. Dietary supplements used in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. Lippincotts Prim Care Pract. 1999;3(3):290-304.