Sleep aid, sedative and analgesic
Sleep aid, sedative and analgesic
There is a particular pleasure in an evening that asks nothing more of us. Yet even as the surroundings grow quiet, the day can linger in our thoughts. Rest does not always arrive with nightfall.
MORPHEUS finds its botanical expression in California poppy— Eschscholzia californica —traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help ease restlessness and nervousness, and to aid sleep during periods of mental stress.
Morpheus draws on this botanical tradition to help ease the transition from a busy day to a restful night.
Helps promote restful sleep
Helps relieve restlessness/
and nervousness
Helps alleviate pain
In Greco-Roman mythology, Morpheus was the divine shaper of dreams. The son of Sleep, he moved through the night, giving form to the visions that unfold within the sleeping mind.
His name derives from the ancient Greek morphē, meaning “form” or “shape” — a reference to his remarkable ability to appear in human form within dreams.
Morpheus takes its name from this ancient figure, evoking the passage between wakefulness and sleep, when the familiar world of the day gives way to the imagination of the night.
Native to western North America, the California poppy, Eschscholzia californica, is distinguished by its golden petals and finely divided, blue-green foliage. Beneath its delicate appearance lies a rich botanical composition, with naturally occurring compounds that have attracted scientific interest for their interactions with the nervous system.
Long before California poppy entered European botanical literature, the Ohlone, Indigenous peoples of coastal California, placed its golden blossoms beneath the beds of restless children to encourage peaceful sleep.
In 1816, naturalist Adelbert von Chamisso encountered the golden flower near present-day San Francisco. He later named it Eschscholzia californica in honour of his fellow naturalist Johann Friedrich Eschscholtz, securing its place in botanical history.
From the golden hillsides of California to the pages of botanical history, the flower's association with rest has endured alongside a growing scientific interest in its natural properties.
Sleep begins long before we close our eyes. Throughout the day, a substance called adenosine gradually accumulates in the brain, contributing to the growing need for rest. As daylight fades, the body's internal clock coordinates the release of melatonin, a hormone that signals the arrival of night. Together, these processes help prepare the brain for its transition from wakefulness to sleep.
Yet feeling tired does not always mean being ready to sleep
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Active ingredient per capsule
Hypromellose, magnesium stearate
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a hepatoprotectant/liver protectant and to help support liver function.
Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances, including dyspepsia (indigestion).
When falling asleep becomes difficult, nights are interrupted by frequent awakenings, or a restless mind makes it challenging to unwind. Particularly relevant during periods of heightened nervous tension, when restoring a sense of calm, easing occasional physical tension, and enjoying more restful sleep become priorities.
Adults: 1 capsule, 1–3 times daily, use for at least 3 weeks to see beneficial effects.
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant.
Stop use if hypersensitivity or allergy occurs.
Native to western North America, the California poppy, Eschscholzia californica, is distinguished by its golden petals and finely divided, blue-green foliage. Beneath its delicate appearance lies a rich botanical composition, with naturally occurring compounds that have attracted scientific interest for their interactions with the nervous system.
Among these compounds are alkaloids, plant substances known for their diverse biological activities. California poppy contains several, including protopine, allocryptopine, californidine, and reticuline, which contribute to its distinctive chemical profile.
Of particular interest is the relationship between reticuline and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter that helps regulate nerve cell activity. GABA plays an essential role in the brain's natural ability to quiet excessive neural signalling, an important process in relaxation and the transition to sleep.
Laboratory research has shown that reticuline can enhance the response of certain GABA receptors, supporting the scientific exploration of California poppy's traditional association with calm and rest.
Morpheus brings this botanical heritage into a formulation traditionally used to help ease restlessness and nervousness and support sleep during periods of mental stress.
Sleep begins long before we close our eyes. Throughout the day, a substance called adenosine gradually accumulates in the brain, contributing to the growing need for rest. As daylight fades, the body's internal clock coordinates the release of melatonin, a hormone that signals the arrival of night. Together, these processes help prepare the brain for its transition from wakefulness to sleep.
Yet feeling tired does not always mean being ready to sleep. Mental stress can sustain the brain's alertness systems, keeping thoughts active even as the body seeks rest. This delicate balance between wakefulness and relaxation depends on communication between networks of nerve cells, some promoting alertness while others help quiet their activity.
Deep within the brain, sleep-promoting neurons release inhibitory chemical messengers that help reduce activity in the systems responsible for keeping us awake. This natural shift allows the brain to move toward sleep, making the regulation of nervous-system activity an important part of the process.
It is within this intricate biological environment that California poppy, Eschscholzia californica, has attracted scientific interest. Laboratory investigations suggest that certain alkaloids influence pathways involved in inhibitory signalling, offering explanations for the plant's traditional association with calm and rest.
Research has also identified interactions between California poppy constituents and serotonin receptors. Serotonin participates in several aspects of nervous-system regulation, including mood and sleep–wake processes.
Morpheus draws upon this botanical heritage in a formulation traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and nervousness, and as a sleep aid during periods of mental stress.
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