Fixed Combinations of Valerian root, Hops, and Passionflower herb

Fixed combinations of valerian root, hops, and passionflower herb.  

Fixed combinations consisting of:

Valerian root corresponding to B.  Anz. 90, May 15, 1985;
Hops corresponding to B.  Anz. 228, December 5, 1984;
Passionflower herb corresponding to B.  Anz. 223, November 30, 1985;

and their preparations in effective dosage.  

Difficulty in falling asleep due to nervousness, unrest.  

None known.  

None known.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

In combinations of two components of the above given three possibilities, the individual combination components must each be present at 50 - 75 percent of the daily dosage recommended in the monographs for the individual herbs.  In combinations of all three components, each component must be at 30 - 50 percent of the daily dosage recommended in the monographs for the individual herbs.  

Comminuted drug for teas and other galenical preparations for oral intake.  

A sedative, sleep-promoting effectiveness is documented for valerian root, hops, and passionflower herb.  Pharmacological tests for the effectiveness of the combination indicated a sedative, sleep-promoting effectiveness.  

Medications with sleep-promoting actions can change the ability to react, so that participation in traffic or operation of machinery is impaired, even when taken under strict directions.  

This action is enhanced in combination with alcohol.