Nytol Herbal Tablets Strength: Extract Amounts Per Tablet
When people search “Nytol Herbal Tablets strength,” they usually want one thing: the exact extract amounts per tablet and what the technical details (like ratios and solvents) actually mean.
This page decodes the “strength” section from the patient leaflet and shows you how to compare herbal sleep aids accurately-without turning it into an efficacy claim page.
Each tablet’s active extract amounts (per tablet)
According to a Boots-hosted patient leaflet version, each film-coated tablet contains the following active ingredients (as dry extracts):
| Active herbal extract | Amount per tablet | Extract ratio | Extraction solvent |
| Hop strobile (Humulus lupulus L.) | 34 mg | 4–6:1 | Methanol 30% (v/v) |
| Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.) | 30.8 mg | 4.5–6:1 | Ethanol 60% (v/v) |
| Passion flower herb (Passiflora incarnata L.) | 18.2 mg | 3–7:1 | Ethanol 70% (v/v) |
Important: Publicly hosted leaflets can differ by revision/pack. Always treat the leaflet in your box as the final source for your exact product.
What “dry extract” means
These tablets contain herbal extracts, not chopped/raw herbs. “Dry extract” means the plant material has been processed into a concentrated extract and then dried into a form suitable for tablets.
This is why the leaflet lists technical manufacturing specs such as ratios and extraction solvents.
What the extract ratio means (e.g., 4-6:1)
Ratios like 4-6:1 describe the extraction specification (a manufacturing descriptor). In simple terms, it indicates the proportion of starting herbal material used to produce the extract.
Because it’s a specification range, you should use it for comparison and identification, not as a promise of how quickly you’ll fall asleep.
Why extraction solvents are listed (methanol/ethanol)
You may notice the leaflet lists solvents such as ethanol or methanol. These are stated as extraction solvent specifications for the herbal extracts (i.e., part of how the extract is made and standardized).
If seeing solvents on the label concerns you, treat it as a pharmacist question and follow your pack leaflet guidance.
How to compare herbal sleep-aid “strength” correctly
If you’re comparing Nytol Herbal Tablets with other herbal sleep aids, use this checklist:
- Compare “amount per tablet” for the same herb type (e.g., valerian extract vs valerian extract).
- Check the extract ratio, because mg alone doesn’t tell you the extraction spec.
- Check dosing instructions, because the “daily used amount” comes from dose × tablets (see dosage page).
- Stay inside the product positioning (traditional use only) and focus on safe, correct use rather than “strongest = best.”
FAQs
How many mg of valerian extract is in one tablet?
A Boots-hosted leaflet version lists 30.8 mg of valerian root extract (dry extract) per tablet, with an extract ratio range shown on the leaflet.
Why does the leaflet list methanol or ethanol?
They are shown as extraction solvent specifications for the herbal extracts in the leaflet.
Is a higher mg number always “stronger”?
Not necessarily. For herbal extracts, you also need the extract ratio and the dose instructions to understand what you’re comparing.
What does “4-6:1” mean?
It’s an extract specification ratio shown on the leaflet for the extract.
Where do I find the strength details?
Look in the leaflet’s “Further information” section (it typically lists each active extract amount, ratio, and solvent).
Can leaflet details change over time?
Yes-publicly hosted leaflets and revisions can differ. Always follow the leaflet inside your pack for your exact product.