Serotonin is the hormone of good moodand above all the main hormone of rebalancing and neuro-hormonal harmonization that is reflected on the entire PNEI axis and allows the feeling of a psychophysical well-beingthat originates from a rooted, pleasant and relaxed body perception. The association of plants allows a serotonergic stimulusand all the psychosomatic functions associated with it in the Essential Psychosomatic System “Pleasure“. In addition to the serotonergic action, the essential psychosomatic remedy SERO-RADICI also acts as an anti-stress adaptogen. It is the basic remedy to reactivate bodily energies and support the resources of the individual. It is the remedy to support the presence which is the essential quality necessary to deal with all other situations of imbalance, it is the secure basis from which to start, the anchor that allows us to feel rooted and free to float. It is the roots of the tree deep in the ground that allow the canopy to let itself be moved by the wind. In the Neuroscience of Panksepp and Montecucco the SERO-RADICI Remedy supports the systems called Brain Regulatory System or Basic Body Pleasure. SERO-RADICI supports the Essential Piscosomatic System of“Pleasure” which is described as: Relaxed body safety, physical well-being, serene dominance without aggression. Body presence, stability. The divine will embodied with clarity and effortless determination. The support of existence. Constancy on the path towards Himself. Connected to the good quality of sleep and rest, to digesting. It is avoiding real danger and enjoying well-being even in the comfort zone. Body satisfaction, relaxation. It connects to the White Essence of the Sufis which is described as: it is the non-egoic Will, the divine Will that Christianity summarizes in “Thy will be done“. Its characteristics are rootedness, stability, integration, presence to ourselves and to our feelings. It is connected to the sense of flowing, to relaxation, to trust in what existence brings as a gift. It is effortlessness, sense of centering and support. It is what makes us feel fulfilled as we are. Instead, the themes that characterize a distortion, a reactivity or a lack of the essential quality of whiteness are effort, lack of trust, lack of support, anxiety and fear.
RHODIOLA ROSEA is one of the plants that have shown an adaptogenic and tonic power such as to allow an improvement in psycho-physical performance and consequently a better management of stressful situations. Stimulates serotonin, dopamine, beta endorphins, inhibits cortisol (stress hormone), endorphins. It has supporting clinical evidence inmild and moderate depression especially in its asthenic component; in generalized anxiety disorder, somatizations and emotional instability. It is a safe plant. GRIFFONIA SIMPLICIFOLIA contains in its seeds 5-hydroxy-tryptophan, precursor of serotonin and therefore is the remedy with the most unique support of this neurotransmitter. Other molecules on which it is less active are beta endorphins, dopamine and norepinephrine. In the clinic she was tested in unipolar depression, bipolar, anxiety and insomnia; It is effective in improving anxiety and managing excessive aggression and sexual behavior (guinea pig tests). Its isolated active ingredient is effective in treating depression, improving sleep quality and anxiety. Griffonia has been studied in the treatment of migraine, fibromyalgia and fatigue. WITHANIA SOMNIFERA is a plant of the Indian tradition known as Ashwaganda, plant of rejuvenation and maintenance of mental and physical performance. It stimulates testosterone, dopamine, serotonin and has an anti-stress and anxiolytic effect for the action of inhibition of cortisol and stimulation of GABA (general inhibitory hormone of the nervous system). Clinically it is an adaptogenic tonic useful in acute and chronic stress, anxiety and depression especially in the component of sexual asthenia. On guinea pig anxiolytic effect equal todelorazepam. Among its actions are: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antischematic, chemopreventive, immunomodulatory. Safe plant. HYPERICUM PERFORATUMM is the most studied plant in depression phytotherapy. It acts on both serotonin and benzodiazepine receptors, stimulates GABA with a calming effect, stimulates dopamine, norepinephrine and melatonin (the sleep hormone very connected to serotonin). Clinically it has high evidence in the treatment of mild and moderate depression demonstrating fewer adverse effects and therapeutic action similar to maprotiline and imipramine (two tricyclic antidepressants) and paroxetine and citalopram (two selective serotonin inhibitors used as psychiatric drugs in depression). Tradition wants St. John’s wort as a warm and sunny plant that helps to circulate energy (qi) and calm the shen (the psyche), helps to see bright life. It also has anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant and menopausal support properties. WARTY BIRCH for gemmotherapy is a basic remedy in body and fluid support, as a general drainer. Campanini reports its usefulness in the management of exam anxiety, sexual asthenia and depression. His psychism brings back “helps adaptation and combat fears […] It makes us evaluate in a more detached way […] It helps spirituality.” ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS is an aromatic plant of which the properties of the essential oil are used, which has proven neuro-hormonal actions, has anticortisol and monoamine stimulating effects (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine). It is a mental stimulant, gives clarity, anxiolytic. It increases cognitive performance that helps to better deal with stressful situations, improves mood. The most subtle effect exploited in its quintessential extraction is “softening of the grumpy temperament […] It returns the energy and the desire to do […] It increases self-esteem and gives energy […] It helps people who don’t feel comfortable in their bodies.”