The sleep-inducing herbal teas product range is constantly expanding and the market continues to grow. An article in "Linéaires" (1) explains that the Les 2 Marmottes infuser has just launched a blend of botanicals with sedative properties called "1, 2, 3... Sommeil (1,2, 3 Sleep)!", telling consumers that they are on the road to peace of mind with this soothing trio".
In fact, a number of disorders associated with sleep deprivation have been highlighted, along with their harmful effects on health. At Natural Origins, we offer you botanical ingredients, particularly Made in France ingredients, dedicated to this sector for your infusions and beverages.
Sleep problems and their consequences
While sleep is essential to well-being and psychological balance, three out of ten French people (29%) say they are dissatisfied with their nights, and this is particularly true of people in lower income brackets (43%), young people (39%) and women (32%). This sleep disorder also increased during Covid-19.
Anxiety and depression play a major role in sleep disorders (2) which include insomnia, sleep apnoea and hypersomnia.
The French Public Health Barometer survey reveals that the total sleep time of adults has fallen below the recommended 7 hours a day, with more than a third of French people sleeping less than 6 hours a day.
However, epidemiological studies (3) research shows that sleeping too little increases the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and accidents. It also reduces alertness and concentration, leading to irritability and negative consequences at work as well as in personal and family life.
Sleep in France: figures and products
According to a May 2021 study by IFOP (4), sleep problems reported by the French are on the increase, due in particular to certain factors (such as various screens use) which are contributing to this rise. Sleep disorders affect 66% of 18-75 year-olds today, compared with 49% in 2017.
This public health issue is reflected in the growing number of recipes, blends and infusions manufacturers' offers that promote sleep based on the calming and sedative properties of botanicals. Brands launching new products with sleep claims are using botanicals known since ancient times as natural sleep aids. Among them, the leading products to help you get back to sleep and into the arms of Morpheus include (5):
Chamomile
Chamomile is one of the best-known botanicals for helping you get a good night's sleep. Relaxing, it helps you fall asleep. Its sedative properties and calming virtues, thanks to its anti-inflammatory apigenin compound, soothe nervous agitation that is harmful to sleep (6).
Lavender
The active ingredients in lavender, and in particular its essential oil, are thought to act on the production of cortisol, the stress hormone. It is therefore a botanical with relaxing benefits and soothing, sedative effects (7) (8).
Lemon balm
The antispasmodic properties of this botanical make it an ally when poor sleep is due to digestive problems. Its soothing and relaxing properties help you fall asleep. Combined with valerian, it has the same effect as a chemical sleeping pill (9).
Sweet orange
Sweet orange, and in particular its essential oil, helps to reduce anxiety (10) (11).
Linden
In infusion, its flowers and leaves have soothing and sedative properties (12).
Valerian
Valerian, with its sedative and relaxing properties, is ideal for calming nervous agitation and anxiety. It is thought to help improve sleep quality by reducing the time it takes to fall asleep and activating the release of GABA (13).
Verbena
Based on its sedative properties, verbena is thought to reduce stress and anxiety (14).
"Au lit les marmots", "Bouquet magique pour nuit de rêves", "Infusion sweet dreams", "Fée nuit", "Bonne nuit", "Pack nuit calme", "Tisane miraculeuse", "Routine sommeil mélatonine", "Tapage nocturne"... are just a few examples of the trendy names for herbal teas and infusions devoted exclusively to sleep and combining the above-mentioned botanicals.
Sleep quality, physical and mental relaxation are all part of the claims made by manufacturers, with products that help you fall asleep naturally and calm your nerves at night.
Our Natural Origins sleep product references and our specific production process
Find all these botanicals in conventional or organic grade with our references:
- loose cut (4 to 10 mm),
- tea bag cut (0.3 to 2 mm),
- pyramid cut (4 to 6 mm),
- blends.
You can also discover our standard or customised blends, with formulation assistance from our Botanical Studio®
You can also benefit from exclusive harvests from our French terroirs:
- Organic chamomile from Anjou
- Organic lavender from Alpes de Haute-Provence
- Organic lemon balm from the Drôme
- Organic and conventional valerian from Anjou
- Organic scented verbena from the Drôme
Our approach is to highlight Made in France botanicals to reconcile responsible production and reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible between the field and our processing plant. This short process also preserves the organoleptic profile of the botanicals (totum) and adds value to the quality of your formulations.
By supporting our French producers, you'll be helping our local economy and you’ll be able to create herbal teas, infusions and drinks that combine pleasure with a good night's sleep.
ZOOM IN OUR FRENCH BOTANICALS SUPPLY CHAINS
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From the raw material to the finished product, Natural Origins offers you support and an in-house solution at every stage in the development of your project:
- Blending
- Flavouring (with a continually developing collection of organic essential oils)
- Cutting & blending
- Type of sachet (paper, pyramid, flat) or loose botanicals
- Type of box, cardboard, quality of paper and inks
- Taking into consideration all your warehousing requirements
- Organisation of distribution and shipping
Any or all of these stages are possible with Natural Origins, as is the development of a turnkey, white-label offer.
We can also offer you customised doypack packaging in the very near future!
Formulate and taste your products with Botanical Studio® and our workshop
Natural Origins is a pioneer in the creation of new concepts for the natural ingredients market. We invite you to develop your own solution thanks to the Botanical Studio®, our applications laboratory for a customised design of your authentic flavour innovations.
Our applications laboratory and its botanical experts will guide you from the search for ingredients right through to the personalised design of your product, to best support you as you create your recipes and formulations.
Natural Origins invites you to an exclusive one-day workshop to create and taste your own formulations. You will discover:
- close support for your project and the sharing of our experience,
- proposals and suggestions through the scents, aromas and flavours of natural ingredients that will create a strong identity for your brand,
- specific botanicals according to your specifications: geographical origin, taste, choice of spices, etc,
- the originality of your blend to enhance your formulation,
- expertise customised to your unique and confidential taste and botanical projects.
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Notes and sources :
(2) Troubles du sommeil : caractéristiques sociodémographiques et comorbidités anxiodépressives. Etude (Baromètre santé INPES) chez 14 734 adultes en France
(3) http://beh.santepubliquefrance.fr/beh/2019/8-9/pdf/2019_8-9.pdf
Étude Ifop pour Tousaulit.com réalisée par questionnaire auto-administré en ligne du 20 au 21 avril 2021 auprès d’un échantillon de 1 014 personnes, représentatif de la population française âgée de 18 ans et plus.
(5) Natural Origins travaille sur une synthèse bibliographique et réglementaire afin d’apporter le maximum d’éléments pour supporter les allégations envisagées. Cependant l’allégation retenue dépend des doses journalières et des conditions d’utilisation du produit fini. Il appartient donc au metteur sur le marché du produit fini de valider son allégation. Natural Origins ne peut être tenue responsable des allégations des marques qui utilisent ses produits et ses dossiers techniques.
(6) McKay DL, Blumberg JB. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita L.). Phytother Res 2006 ; 20 : 519-530.
(7) MILLET, F. Phytoaromathérapie pour sages-femmes, IDE, et personnel soignant Propositions de soins en aromathérapie. Phytothérapie, 2017, vol. 15, no 4, p. 189-196.
(8) SOLARI, Marie-Alexandra. Stress et anxiété, recours aux huiles essentielles. Actualités Pharmaceutiques, 2019, vol. 58, no 590, p. 29-32.
(9) BOUDJEMA, Khaled, NAHOUI, N., TEMMIMI, Kahina, et al. Screening phytochimique et activités biologiques d’extrait méthanolique obtenu à partir de la plante Melissa officinalis L. Journal of Advanced research in science and technology ISSN: 2352_9989, 2021.
(10) ARIBI-ZOUIOUECHE, Louisa et COUIC-MARINIER, Françoise. Huiles essentielles et chiralité moléculaire. Comptes Rendus. Chimie, 2021, vol. 24, no 3, p. 397-414.
(11) SOLARI, Marie-Alexandra. Conseil en aromathérapie et sommeil. Actualités Pharmaceutiques, 2019, vol. 58, no 588, p. 17-18.
(12) SCUDELLER, Georges. Le sommeil est dans l’assiette. Les interventions nutritionnelles métaboliques et naturopathie. Hegel, 2019, vol. 9, no 3, p. 203-212 : « Le Tilleul (Tillia tomentosa) qui est un anxiolitique et sédatif par effet agoniste du GABAa [30], utilisé sous forme galénique de TM (2 x 80 gttes le soir) ou de Bg MG 1D (Bourgeon Macérat Glycériné 1re Dilution), voire de tisanes thérapeutiques, favorisera un bon endormissement. »
(13) HENNEBELLE, T., SAHPAZ, S., et BAILLEUL, F. Plantes sédatives: évaluation pharmacologique et clinique. Médecine du Sommeil, 2007, vol. 4, no 13, p. 4-14
(14) MAKRAM, S., ALAOUI, K., BENABBOYHA, T., et al. Extraction et activité psychotrope de l’huile essentielle de la verveine odorante Lippia citriodora. Phytothérapie, 2015, vol. 13, p. 163-167. https://archives-phyto.revuesonline.com/article.jsp?articleId=20786
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Head of BU Taste
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