St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) found in Kira LowMood Relief

St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a herbal remedy providing support for low mood, mild anxiety & similar mental health conditions.

It has found in research to increase the activity of brain chemicals such as serotonin and noradrenaline that are thought to play an important part in regulating our mood.

St John's wort (Hypercium perforatum) is an erect perennial plant which grows up to 1m tall, with yellow flowers. If is found growing throughout Europe, Asia and America. The leaves are yellow- green in colour and scattered with translucent dots of glandular tissue. These glands are where the essential oil is stored. Brown-black glandular dots are sometimes present along the edges. The yellow flowers contain hypericine which when ground leaves a red colouration.

The dried flowering tops or aerial parts of the plant are ground & dried to produce the key ingredient for our Kira Low Mood Relief.

Sources:
Bradley P. British Herbal Compendium. British Herbal Medicine Association, Bournemouth, UK, 2006.
WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants. ­ Vol. 2. World Health Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland, 2002.
Blumenthal M. The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs. American Botanical Council, Austin, Texas, USA 2003.

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) found in Kira Menopause relief

Black Cohosh is a perennial herb found in North East American, and  was first used by Native American Indians to help treat female problems .

It first become popular in the mid-1950’s when it was found to help and produce and 'oestrogen-like effect’ on menopause conditions such as hot flushes, night sweats and temporary changes of mood.

Sources:
WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants. ­ Vol. 2. World Health Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland, 2002.
Blumenthal M. The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs. American Botanical Council, Austin, Texas, USA 2003.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) found in Kira Restful Sleep

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has naturally sweetly scented white and pink flowers, which are only harvested from September to October for Medicinal use.

The Valerian root can be used to assist with sleep concerns such as restless nights, mild insomnia & anxiety.

This used in conjunction with a regular sleep schedule, healthy varied diet & limited Caffeine  hopefully will aid with those sleep struggles.

Sources:
Schulz et al. Rational Phytotherapy A Physician’s Guide to Herbal Medicine. Springer, Berlin, Germany, 2001.