STRESSCARE CAPSULE

Product File
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. -ohn.s 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
4xcipients !.s