Overview
A bioflavonoid found in chamomile that acts as a mild sedative. It binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain (more weakly than drugs), reducing anxiety and promoting sleep onset.
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Calms the racing mind.
Part of the "Sleep Cocktail," Apigenin helps shut down the "executive function" of the brain that keeps you ruminating on tomorrow's to-do list, allowing for a smoother drift into sleep.
It acts on chloride channels in the brain similarly to GABA, providing a mild sedative effect without the grogginess or dependency associated with pharmaceutical sleep aids.