Passion Flower

Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is an herb with mild calming effects, widely used in folk medicine for the treatment of numerous health conditions characterized by insomnia, anxiety, stress and nervous tension.

Passion flower had been used for hundreds of years to treat depression, anxiety,  nervous exhaustion, neurasthenia, nervousness, hysteria, agitation, restlessness, irritability, etc. Calming properties of Passion flower make it a valuable insomnia herbal remedy.

Its soothing qualities make this herb highly beneficial for calming down anxiety, relieving stress and easing muscle tension.

Passion flower gently relaxes mind and body, allowing you to stay calm in stressful situations and improving the quality of your sleep.

Its anti-anxiety qualities make this herb helpful for the therapy of hypertension, heart palpitations, asthma, neurosis and other health problems.

Similarly, it is considered to be efficient for nervous gastrointestinal discomfort, PMS and menopausal symptoms.

Scientific tests had indicated that Passion flower has a complex action on the central nervous system.

Passion flower contains alkaloids, acting as MAO inhibitors and anti-depressants, together with other active substances. It produces sedative action similar to benzodiazepines, common anti-anxiety prescription medicine.

Take 100-200mg of standardized extract daily

Passion flower is thought to be safe, but because it contains many powerful compounds, various drug interactions are possible. Be sure to consult your medical professional first.

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is given for educational purposes only. Thorough health assessment done by a health care professional is necessary before deciding to take any of the supplements mentioned.