Sophora · The Sleep and Calm Stack
Two things. One problem. The sleep and anxiety of perimenopause, addressed from both sides at once.
Sophora Rest (magnesium glycinate) restores what perimenopause depletes. Sophora Calm (oral lavender oil) works on the active nervous system dysregulation on top of it. Sold together because that is how they work best.
Why two? Because there are two layers to what is happening.
The sleep disruption and anxiety of perimenopause have more than one cause operating at the same time. Addressing only one of them leaves the other untouched.
Layer one: The depleted foundation
Estrogen decline reduces magnesium retention. Magnesium is essential for GABA function, cortisol regulation, muscle relaxation, melatonin production, and bone density. Low magnesium amplifies almost every perimenopausal symptom, sleep disruption, anxiety, cramps, fatigue, heart palpitations. This is what Sophora Rest addresses. It restores the mineral foundation that perimenopause removes.
Layer two: The active nervous system dysregulation
On top of the deficiency, the perimenopausal nervous system is running in a state of active heightened alert. Serotonin activity is reduced. GABA signalling is weaker. The anxiety circuits are more reactive. This is what Sophora Calm addresses. Oral lavender oil at 80mg daily works directly on these pathways, as demonstrated in six placebo-controlled clinical trials showing comparable effectiveness to prescription anxiolytics, without dependency or sedation.
What is in the stack
Sophora Rest
Magnesium Glycinate
200mg of highly bioavailable magnesium glycinate per capsule. Restores the mineral depleted by estrogen decline. Supports sleep, muscle relaxation, anxiety reduction, bone density, and heart rhythm stability. Taken in the evening before bed.
The foundation.
Sophora Calm
Oral Lavender Oil 80mg
80mg of standardised oral lavender oil per softgel, the dose used in six clinical trials. Works directly on anxiety pathways, serotonin signalling, and sleep disrupted by nervous tension. Non-drowsy, non-habit forming. Taken once daily with food.
The active layer.
“Magnesium fixes the soil. Lavender waters the plant. You need both.”
What you can expect
In the first two weeks
- Night muscle cramps beginning to ease (magnesium)
- Sleep onset becoming slightly easier (both)
- The background hum of anxiety beginning to quieten (lavender)
- Muscle tension during the day reducing (magnesium)
At four to six weeks
- Sleep quality measurably improved: easier to settle, less waking
- Anxiety reduced to a more manageable baseline
- Cramps significantly reduced or gone
- The sense of being permanently on edge easing
- More consistent energy through the day
Want the full picture?
Each product has a dedicated article explaining the mechanism in full, the evidence behind it, and what to expect.
Coming soon from Sophora
The Sleep and Calm Stack
Sophora Rest (magnesium glycinate, 200mg) + Sophora Calm (oral lavender oil, 80mg).
Sold together. Priced as a pair. Built for perimenopause.
While you wait for the stack
Sophora is already here, and it already understands your picture.
The Symptom Decoder shows you exactly where your sleep disruption and anxiety fit in your hormonal picture. The Hormone Map gives you a personalised view of what estrogen and progesterone are doing right now. And at 3am when you are wide awake and the mind will not stop, Right Now (3am Mode) is there.
You’re Not Alone Anymore. Meet Sophora. Your Menopause Companion
Not therapy. Not medical advice. For your own use and understanding only. · mysophora.com