Anxileve Supports Relaxation During Times of Anxiety Anxiety – Pathological Considerations More than sixty-five million Americans suffer annually from anxiety and one out of every two people will experience some form of mild to moderate anxiety for at least a two week period during their lifetime. More people suffer from anxiety than any other mental health problem, yet less than 25 percent receive adequate help. Anxiety disorders include phobia and obsessive/compulsive behavior, as well as panic disorder. Until recently, the only choice for many was to suffer in silence or take synthetic, tranquilizers and sleeping pills. Anxiety is an exaggerated stress response stemming from the brain’s alarm system. The Use of Khaya senegalensis in African Medicine Khaya senegalensis is used extensively in west Africa as a bitter tonic and as a fever remedy. The species is found in the Savannah woodland forests from west Africa to the Sudan. Khaya senegalensis bark contains a bitter principle called “calicedrin”, which consists of a mixture of triterpenes with a lactone or epoxide function and a furan ring. The bark also contains 2,6-dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone, B-sitosterol, and its B-D-glucoside, catechin, tannins, saponins, and polysaccharides. The coumarins scopoletin, aesculetin, and scoparone have been shown to be constitutes of the bark. Pharmacological Studies The crude aqueous alcohol extracts of the stem bark possess sedative and reduced locomotor activity, as well as CNS depressant activity in mice. The coumarins found in the bark have been associated with analgesic, antipyretic, and moderate anticonvulsant action. Conclusion Because of its sedative properties, Khaya senegalensis may play a significant role in supporting relaxation during times of anxiety. Before using this product, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
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