Passionflower
Passionflower is a calming nervine used for anxious thoughts, restlessness, and difficulty falling asleep—especially when the mind won’t shut up. It’s often gentler than valerian but still effective for some people. It pairs well with lemon balm, skullcap, and chamomile for sleep blends.
Key Benefits
- Supports calm mood and nervous system settling (supportive)
- Helps with racing thoughts and restlessness (supportive)
- May support sleep onset (supportive)
- Useful in evening tea blends for stress wind-down (supportive)
Common Issues It May Help With
- Anxious thoughts (supportive)
- Restlessness
- Trouble falling asleep (supportive)
- Stress-related tension
How To Use (Simple)
- Tea: steep 1–2 tsp dried herb for 10–15 minutes (covered). Tincture/capsules: follow label directions. Use in the evening
- start low if sensitive to sedating herbs.
Taste / Notes
Mild, grassy, slightly earthy.
Evidence Level
Some evidence supports passionflower for anxiety-related symptoms and sleep support, though results vary by preparation and dose.
Cautions
Can cause drowsiness—avoid driving after strong doses. Avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding due to limited safety data. Use caution if taking sedatives.
Interactions
Additive sedation with alcohol, sleep meds, benzodiazepines, opioids, sedating antihistamines If on psychiatric medications, monitor for excess sedation and consult clinician Avoid stacking many sedatives until you know your response
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