Coszin is our herbal capsule for people who wind down badly at the end of the day. It is a traditional botanical blend, taken in the evening.
Made at our own facility on Adiyala Road, Rawalpindi, where we have been formulating since 1998. The full ingredient list, DRAP enlistment number, batch number and expiry date are printed on every pack.
What a herbal calming supplement can and cannot do
The botanicals used in this category have a long history of traditional use for relaxation. That phrase is doing real work: it means a long record of use, not that trials have proved it treats anything.
This is not a sleeping tablet and it does not work like one. It is not sedating, and you should not expect it to switch you off. What people generally describe is feeling a little more settled in the evening.
Persistent insomnia deserves a proper look rather than a supplement. If you are lying awake most nights, or waking exhausted despite seven or eight hours, that is worth investigating — thyroid function, iron, vitamin D and sleep apnoea all show up this way.
The unglamorous things that work
We would rather tell you this than sell you a second bottle. Consistent sleep and wake times, no screens for the last hour, a cooler and darker room, and no caffeine after mid-afternoon do more for sleep quality than anything in a capsule. A supplement is a small addition to that, not a replacement for it.
Magnesium is also worth understanding here. It is not a sedative either, though it contributes to normal nervous system function and the reduction of tiredness. Our guide to magnesium forms explains why glycinate is the one usually suggested for the evening.
How to take it
- Follow the dose on the pack, with water, in the evening.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- Give it a fair trial of two to three weeks before deciding whether it suits you.
Pack size: 30 capsules.
Who should check with a doctor first
- Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Anyone taking sedatives, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication or anticoagulants, since calming botanicals can add to their effects.
- Anyone due to have surgery or a general anaesthetic.
- Anyone under eighteen.
Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you, and do not combine it with alcohol.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
A food supplement, not a medicine, and not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.