Dormeasan® Valerian-Hops oral drops is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in the temporary relief of sleep disturbances caused by the symptoms of mild anxiety, exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy. Always read the leaflet.
Dormeasan® is not a 'sleeping pill’. It is a herbal sleeping aid and won't normally leave you feeling groggy in the morning. Unlike many sleep remedies, Dormeasan® is available in the form of a liquid herbal tincture. Taken just half an hour before bedtime, it can help if you worry that you can't sleep - encouraging a more natural sleep, helping you sleep better and wake feeling refreshed.
At A.Vogel, we insist that only freshly picked Valerian root and Hops plants are used to make Dormeasan®. This ensures that the herb extracts obtained provide the active* ingredients that encourage undisturbed sleep.
The use of fresh herbs gives Dormeasan® tincture a stronger taste and smell because it has not lost its volatile oils. Some people may prefer to take Dormeasan® diluted in fruit juice, rather in water.
* Tobler M, et al. Characteristics of whole fresh plant extracts. Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur GanzheitsMedizin, 1994.
Dormeasan® may be used as a sleep remedy or for mild anxiety, by adults (over 18 years of age) and the elderly.
As a sleep remedy: Take 30 drops of the herbal remedy in a little water half an hour before bedtime.
For mild anxiety: This product may also be used to relieve the symptoms of mild anxiety. Take 10 - 20 drops once or twice daily.
Don't take more than the recommended dose. This product is not known to be habit forming.
For more advice to help you sleep better, go to our Tips for a Good Night's Sleep.
Below are the 4 most common ‘sleep problems’ encountered by our helpline, and how Dormeasan® can help.
1. I can’t get to sleep easily
I have trouble dropping off to sleep. I toss and turn until I finally doze off at 3 or 4 in the morning.
What you can try:
Take 30 drops of Dormeasan® 30 minutes before going to bed.
2. My sleep is interrupted
I fall asleep easily but wake several times through the night. This makes me feel tired and anxious during the day and exhausted when evening comes.
What you can try:
Take 10 to 20 drops of Dormeasan® once or twice during the day to help ease symptoms of anxiety – this will also help aid sleep when you retire. If you wake up in the middle of the night, take 30 drops of Dormeasan®.
3. I can’t sleep when on holiday (or when working shifts)
I don’t normally have trouble sleeping, but travelling can make me anxious and I find that my sleep can be disturbed when away on holiday or when the clock changes. I have the same problem when working shifts.
What you can try:
Take 30 drops of Dormeasan® 30 minutes before retiring to bed while you settle into these changes. Having a bottle of Dormeasan® handy in these circumstances means that you can be ready to act if you have trouble sleeping.
4. I have tried other remedies to help me sleep better
I am a light sleeper, waking up several times a night. I have tried other remedies in tablet form. These have worked to a certain extent but I would like to try something else.
What you can try:
Fresh herb extracts such as Dormeasan® are liquid herbal medicines made from freshly harvested herbs.(*).
* Tobler M, et al. Characteristics of whole fresh plant extracts. Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur GanzheitsMedizin, 1994.
1ml of Dormeasan® oral liquid (equivalent to 35 drops) contains:
Other ingredients used are ethanol and water.
Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Minor side effects
The following minor side effects can occur when using this product: feeling sick, stomach discomfort.
These are often short-lived and should go away by themselves. However if they are troubling you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are concerned about any side effect or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Driving and using machines
1. How can I sleep better at night?
Our Tips for a Good Night's Sleep contains simple and practical lifestyle advice to help you sleep better at night. If you need more help, you may wish to consider a herbal sleep remedy such as Dormeasan® containing extracts of the herbs Valerian and Hops.
2. How do I know if I am getting enough sleep?
The amount of sleep we need as individuals varies a lot depending on age and personality. Most of us will find that we need 8 hours, but some people can function perfectly well on 3 or 4 hours sleep a night. Read more about What is sleep?
3. Will this remedy help treat insomnia?
Insomnia can be defined as a medical or psychiatric condition characterised by persistent difficulty in falling asleep. Many people suffer from a lesser condition known as sleep disturbance. They feel that they can't sleep or are unable to get a night's sleep - either having difficulty falling asleep or waking up in the middle of the night, or both. Dormeasan® Valerian-Hops oral drops is a herbal sleep remedy or sleeping aid which can be used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances. It helps to restore natural sleep, assisting with a good night's sleep.
4. Is Dormeasan® addictive?
Dormeasan® is not known to be habit forming.
5. Can I take it if I'm on sedatives or tranquillisers?
Dormeasan® should not be taken if you are already taking medication for the same problem. You may use Dormeasan® if the medication you are taking is for symptoms other than sleep disturbances or insomnia. In addition, do not use Dormeasan® if you are already taking another herbal sleep remedy.
6. Will it make me feel groggy in the morning?
Dormeasan® helps you towards a natural sleep and will not normally leave you feeling groggy in the morning. If you feel drowsy after taking Dormeasan®, do not drive or operate machinery.
7. Why is it called Dormeasan®?
Dormeasan® is a brand name used by A.Vogel since the 1960s. it comes from the Latin word 'domire' meaning 'to sleep'. This same word is also the origin of a number of words used today, including dormitory, dormer (a window in a sleeping room) and a dormouse.
8. I work night shifts. Can I take it in the morning to help me sleep?
Yes, you can. Take 30 drops half an hour before going to bed.
9. I work shifts and often find it hard to sleep when I need to. I find Dormeasan® really helps. Is it ok to keep using it when I need it?
As you know the reason for your sleeping difficulty and Dormeasan® is working well for it, there is no reason not to use it when it’s needed. There is no harm in using Valerian and Hops over an extended period of time, either daily or off and on as required. There is no evidence that you can become physically dependent on them, and they won’t stop working – your body doesn’t become resistant to them.
10. How can I get to sleep better on long-haul flights or help overcome jet lag?
Long-haul flights can easily disturb your internal body clock, especially when you have to fit straight back into your normal work/life routine and it is quite stressful for most of us. This leads to you feeling awake in the middle of the night, tired during the day and anxious about getting a good sleep. Hence, jet lag is a disturbance to your normal sleep pattern. Dormeasan® is a herbal sleeping aid which can help towards a better sleep in these circumstances.
11. I have used Dormeasan® and it works well for me, but I do not like the taste. What can I do?
Take Dormeasan® in a small amount of fruit juice instead of water.
12. How long can I take Dormeasan® for?
You can take Dormeasan® for as long as you need it and if it is helping you sleep.
13. How quickly does Dormeasan® work?
This can depend on individual circumstances. As a sleeping aid, use Dormeasan® 30 minutes before bedtime. If after 4 weeks, you feel that there is no improvement in your symptoms, you should consult a healthcare profesional.
14. Can I use Dormeasan® during the during the day as well?
Yes, Dormeasan® may also be used to help relieve the symptoms of mild anxiety. You may take an additional 10 or 20 drops once or twice a day. Do not however, take more than a total of 70 drops over a 24 hour period.
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4th September 2024
“It does help.”
Response from A.Vogel: Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated.
Customer rating:
13th March 2024
“Does what it says on the bottle. A good product.”
Gay Ellis
Response from A.Vogel: Thanks for the comments!
Customer rating:
1st November 2023
“Such a good product. Aids sleep without feeling drugged. And the strength can be easily adjusted to suit how much is actually needed. Brilliant”
Susan Evans
Customer rating:
14th November 2023
“Some nights when I use it, seems better than others, must be my frame of mind I think.”
Response from A.Vogel: Glad to read that Dormeasan is helping; have you visited our Sleep pages and blogs, you might pick up some useful hints and tips to help gain an even better night?
Customer rating:
14th November 2023
“not effective.....!!!!!!!”
Donald Prime
Response from A.Vogel: Sorry to hear that Dormeasan hasn't helped you. Have you visited our sleep pages and blogs, there may be pointers in them can could help you gain a better nights' sleep?
Customer rating:
25th October 2023
“All the medical treatments have been a great help, thank you”
Alan Welch
Response from A.Vogel: We are delighted to have been helpful.
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25th October 2023
“This product works when wake in the middle of the night & helps to go back to sleep”
Response from A.Vogel: Great result and thank you for sharing your results.
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22nd February 2023
“Excellent sevice!reliable and all good”
Annette Thomas
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely comments.
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2nd February 2023
“Very effective product, easy to buy from the website, delivered well.”
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely feedback, thank you.
Customer rating:
3rd February 2023
“This works for me and lasts such a long time”
Carol Mercer
Response from A.Vogel: Really pleased Dormeasan has been helping you.
Customer rating:
20th January 2023
“Effective and easy to use”
Jean Cox
Response from A.Vogel: Thanks for your feedback.
Customer rating:
14th November 2022
“Speedy delivery and helps with the sleep problems”
Gay Ellis
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for passing on your feedback.
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19th October 2022
“Another excellent transaction thank you. Love this product, it really relaxes me at bad time”
Tracey Morgan
Response from A.Vogel: Really pleased to know that Dormeasan has been helpful and relaxing for you.
Customer rating:
19th October 2022
“I find this to be a helpful sleep aid.”
Mary Enna De Soissons
Response from A.Vogel: Great result!
Customer rating:
19th October 2022
“Nah. Not what I hoped for . . .”
Colin Payne
Response from A.Vogel: Sorry to read that Dormeasan hasn't lived up to your expectations. Please do give our Product Advice Line a call on 0845 608 5858 for help on something better suited to you.
Customer rating:
12th October 2022
“This company is always efficient for ordering and delivery. I have been ordering from them for a while now. the products are excellent and prices are reasonable as well , I would highly recommend the company and products.”
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely comments, thank you very much for leaving your review.
Customer rating:
23rd February 2022
“Prompt delivery. good service”
Angela Miller
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for you feedback, much appreciated.
Customer rating:
2nd March 2022
“Does what it says on the bottle! Can't ask for more.”
Gay Ellis
Response from A.Vogel: What better comments can we ask for!
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28th January 2022
“Speedy delivery in easily recycled packaging. Excellent products.”
Gay Ellis
Response from A.Vogel: Great comments, thank you.
Customer rating:
2nd October 2020
“Helps me sleep. I've used it on and off for years and it really helps.”
Mary Ringland
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted to learn that Dormeasan has been helping you sleep for years.
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5th June 2020
“Prompt delivery well packaged.”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your review.
Customer rating:
29th May 2020
“I love this product. I keep it for periods of time when I cannot get to sleep, have a busy brain or feel overly anxious. It gets my normal sleeping pattern back after a couple of nights of taking. I recommend it to everyone I know.”
Response from A.Vogel: Brilliant result and lovely feedback for Dormeasan, thank you for letting us know.
Customer rating:
2nd June 2020
“Bought this for granddaughter and she reaches for it every night. Loves the scent apparently and snuggles down happily after applying.”
Anne Russell
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that Dormeasan is helping your granddaughter.
Customer rating:
18th May 2020
“I've used this product consistently and am very happy withit.”
Margaret Thistlethwaite
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your continued custom and it is great to know that Dormeasan has been helping you.
Customer rating:
27th May 2020
“It didn't work to help me to sleep plus it has an extremely bitter taste which makes me feel sick from the bitterness.”
Licia Sisalli
Response from A.Vogel: Sorry Dormeasan didn't help you. If you ever try it again, you can take it in fruit juice as this can disguise the taste.
Customer rating:
12th April 2019
“Very effective, definitely works.”
Larissa Matharu
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that Dormeasan is working for you.
Customer rating:
22nd October 2018
“Proizvod je odlican i 100%ucinkovit”
Vjera Kova�Evi�
Response from A.Vogel: Hvala na izvrsnom pregledu.
Customer rating:
5th October 2018
“This product works for me and I know it is not addictive. It is more palatable in a little fruit juice rather than water. I have a good night's sleep after taking this with no nasty after effects.”
Carol
Customer rating:
29th August 2018
“Does not always work but can be soothing”
MLS
Response from A.Vogel: Good to know that even if Dormeasan isn't getting you to sleep, it's calming your system.
Customer rating:
6th April 2018
“Has really helped me to sleep especially with the advice on the site as to how best to take it for the best results.”
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16th February 2018
“Helpful with sleep problems, like it that its all herbal”
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22nd November 2017
“Tasted horrible and didn’t work”
Sarah Swieton
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3rd November 2017
“Good quality product helped me sleed”
John Hunter
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3rd November 2017
“Hit and miss with this one. Tastes absolutely revolting so you need to mix with juice, but I think it does help from time to time just not every night.”
Sue Verner
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28th July 2017
“doesnt taste good but does help you sleep!”
Customer rating:
26th July 2017
“Has helped but I still wake in the early hours. I think this product does work to a degree. Certainly for help falling to sleep.”
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14th June 2017
“I have trouble sleeping, after taking this I slept like a baby.”
Janette Pilkington
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19th April 2017
“For my husband to use. He does use it regularly, but is unsure how much or if it's helping him sleep.”
Debbie Fowler
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20th February 2017
“Worked very well sleeping better”
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14th December 2016
“Highly recommended. ........”
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3rd November 2016
“Helps problem which I thought might be difficult”
Edward Tanguy
Customer rating:
23rd August 2016
“I have had some success with this product and will definitely keep using it. I don't mind the strong taste as you only need a little water as a medium.”
Jenny
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1st August 2016
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Caroline
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20th June 2016
“I use this when I feel I'm starting to get stressed and tense, which helps to alleviate symptoms which would otherwise worsen into headaches, depression and associated sickness due to muscle tension causing spinal misalignment. Great for a restful night's sleep as well. Take it in a little apple juice to mask the taste. Wouldn't be without it!”
Lucy
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Customer rating:
1st June 2016
“It helps you to unwind from the days events and go to sleep. Just have to remember to take half an hour before bedtime. I think it is helping me sleep better. Will buy again.”
Laura
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1st June 2016
“Help lot since started using Dormeasan”
John Hunrer
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25th April 2016
“Helps me to sleep, brain seems to go on overdrive when I go to bed, can repeat overnight if required”
June
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21st March 2016
“From time to time I suffer from restless leg syndrome and because of this I was being woken several times in the night. I needed something to help me regain my regular sleep pattern and Valerian-Hops helped with this.”
Julie
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that Dormeasan has helped you.
Customer rating:
16th February 2016
“I bought the product hoping it would make me sleep but it didn't work at all for me.”
Response from A.Vogel: Sorry Dormeasan hasn't appeared to help you; it can take a few weeks for an affected sleep pattern to be rebalanced. Do let us know if you'd like any help or advice on this matter: 0845 608 5858
Customer rating:
17th November 2015
“I take this each night before bed. I often wake in the night with anxiety and I find that another dose helps to calm me back to sleep.”
Response from A.Vogel: Great feedback, thanks for passing it on.
Customer rating:
4th November 2015
“very pleased with Dormeasan and have recommended it to some of my friends who have sleep problems”
Response from A.Vogel: Great to hear that you found Dormeasan helpful enough to recommend.
Customer rating:
23rd October 2015
“Taste in water, orange juice or yoghurt is to bad its unuseable”
Response from A.Vogel: That is a shame that you find Dormeasan so unpalatable that you therefore cannot gain the benefit, of this great product. Please feel free to contact our Helpline on 0845 608 5858 for further advice on alternative treatments.
Customer rating:
12th October 2015
“At long last I have found something that is improving my sleep pattern”
Response from A.Vogel: Brilliant comment! Delighted that Dormeasan is helping.
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28th August 2015
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5th June 2015
“Didn't like the taste”
Response from A.Vogel: Remember that you can take Dormeasan in fruit juice too.
Customer rating:
29th May 2015
“This product does work but I still do not sleep through the night. I am however getting more hours sleep than before”
Response from A.Vogel: Happy to hear that you are feeling the benefit of Dormeasan; long term sleep issues can take time to be rebalanced, so you should notice an even better pattern as the weeks progress.
Customer rating:
27th May 2015
“I find this helps me sleep”
Response from A.Vogel: Great to hear that Dormeasan has helped you.
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8th May 2015
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Customer rating:
17th April 2015
“Didn't work for me at all I'm afraid.”
Response from A.Vogel: Sorry to hear that Dormeasan didn't work for you; please call our helpline on 0845 608 5858, or see our web pages on sleeping, if you'd like any more advice/tips on sleep problems
Customer rating:
17th April 2015
“Been a great help with sleeping”
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that you are sleeping better.
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26th March 2015
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16th March 2015
“I find this quite strong and 8-10 drops is enough to send me off to sleep! Very useful when I'm concerned that I won't sleep before a big day!”
Response from A.Vogel: Glad to know that only a small amount is sufficient to help you.
Customer rating:
20th February 2015
“These were too heavy for me and I felt very drowsy and sluggish after taking them, even when I only took a half-dose. I'm taking passiflora complex instead and am sleeping well”
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted to hear that, although Dormeasan wasn't 100% suitable for you, that you have found Passiflora to be the perfect product.
Customer rating:
19th January 2015
“Certainly helped me with anxiety issues. Took some at work and was almost horizontal haha!!! Really seems to help.”
Response from A.Vogel: Fantastic feedback, thanks for passing it on.
Customer rating:
21st November 2014
“Excellent”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your feedback.
Customer rating:
23rd September 2014
“great iit really works”
Response from A.Vogel: Great feedback, we hope that you are enjoying your sleep!
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19th September 2014
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18th September 2014
“It helps me off to sleep better than anything else”
Response from A.Vogel: Great to hear from another happy sleeper.
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10th July 2014
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20th June 2014
“The taste was very bitter and took a lot of swallowing. It made no difference to my nights sleep.”
Response from A.Vogel: Sorry to hear that you didn't like the taste and found no difference to your sleep pattern; you could try taking it in fruit juice and its effect may take a few nights to start working, depending on the severity of your sleep disorder. Please contact our Helpline: 0845 608 585 for more information on sleep issues and advice.
Customer rating:
19th June 2014
“really works !!!”
Response from A.Vogel: Wonderful to read.
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6th May 2014
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Response from A.Vogel: Wonderful feedback, we are delighted that we have been on hand to help.
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8th April 2014
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28th February 2014
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Response from A.Vogel: Delighted to hear that we have helped.
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28th February 2014
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23rd September 2013
“I took Dormeasan on 4 different occasions and each time I still woke up in the early hours, unable to get back to sleep for quite a long time. I then woke up with the alarm feeling very groggy which I never usually feel.”
Response from A.Vogel: Unfortunately, Dormeasan does not work for everyone, if you would like any further advice or an alternative please contact our Helpline on 0845 608 5858.
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17th September 2013
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12th August 2013
“Bit of a mixed bag for me with this tincture. Slept incredibly well the first 4-5 nights - mixed the tincture with water. As the taste's a little unpleasant, I mixed it with orange juice the next 4-5 nights and didn't sleep a wink! Then did a search and found studies which discovered that orange, apple and grapefruit juice don't always allow the digestion and absorption of various med's. So, back to water and I find that the drops generally do help with providing sleep.”
Response from A.Vogel: Herbs are not normally affected with fruit juice in the same way as some medicines are, however, should water be the only source that works for your system - and we are delighted to hear that it is working - then perhaps you may like to try it in tepid water as this can lessen the taste?
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22nd July 2013
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12th July 2013
“It helps me get to sleep and sleep more deeply”
Response from A.Vogel: Here's to great dreams whilst you are sleeping so good.
Customer rating:
24th May 2013
“My husband has problems sleeping, which means I keep waking up too! I bought the Valerian-hops in an attempt to find something to address this problem. However, although the drops made him feel sleepy, they did not stop him waking twice in the night! I think it'll have to be the drugs route after all!”
Response from A.Vogel: Sorry to hear this; long standing sleep issues can take a while to regulate, unfortunately. If you would like any advice on this or anything further please contact or Helpline on: 0845 608 5858.
Customer rating:
13th May 2013
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Response from A.Vogel: You'll be pleased to hear that we now send emails to notify of any out of stocks we have.
Customer rating:
5th April 2013
“excellent product no side effects, get a really good nights sleep”
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted to hear that we have helped.
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22nd March 2013
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22nd March 2013
“This is the best assistant to sleep I've come across. Several of my friends with sleep issues have borrowed my bottle to try it, and whilst not working in all cases, the majority have been satisfied (in one case ecstatic after months of sleeplessness) and gone on to buy their own bottle.”
Response from A.Vogel: This is brilliant feedback, delighted that we have helped not only you but your friends too; here's to many many more sleep filled night.
Customer rating:
15th March 2013
“Amazing wonder drops struggled for many years with sleep and tried most things.. Only thing that has worked for me.. Thankyou”
Response from A.Vogel: Brilliant comments,we're delighted that we've helped; here's to many more sleep filled nights.
Customer rating:
7th January 2013
“Appears to be effective given the short time I've taken it.”
Response from A.Vogel: Great feedback, thank you.
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20th December 2012
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22nd November 2012
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22nd November 2012
“It makes me feel more relaxed so I go to sleep quicker. I feel I have a deeper sleep too.”
Response from A.Vogel: Super comments, thank you.
Customer rating:
20th November 2012
“This does seem to help me relax and sleep.”
Response from A.Vogel: Great to hear.
Customer rating:
15th November 2012
“another good product I've just recently started to use”
Response from A.Vogel: Please do keep us posted on your progress.
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17th August 2012
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